Across
- 2. A proposal for a new law
- 3. What is the current holder of the elected office(90% chance of reelection) called?
- 6. the stable, cooperative relationship that often develops among a congressional committee, an administrative agency, and one or more supportive interest groups; not all of these relationships are triangular, but the iron triangle is the most typical
- 7. An attempt by a group to influence the policy process by persuading government officials
- 9. a loose network of elected leaders, public officials, activists, and interest groups drawn together by a specific policy issue
- 11. an organized group in which members play a substantial role, sitting on committees and engaging in group projects
- 12. a type of membership group in which a professional staff conducts most of the group’s activities
- 13. A group that is successful in recruiting members and mobilizing them for political action
- 19. advertising designed to create a positive image of an organization
- 20. special newsletters, periodicals, training programs, conferences, and other information provided to members of groups to entice others to join
- 21. selective benefits of group membership that emphasize the purpose and accomplishments of the group
Down
- 1. groups that claim they serve the general good rather than only their own particular interests
- 4. special goods, services, or money provided to members of groups to entice others to join
- 5. a lobbying campaign in which a group mobilizes its membership to contact government officials in support of the group’s position
- 8. benefits sought by groups that are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers
- 10. a private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns.
- 14. The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government
- 15. selective benefits of group membership that emphasize friendship, networking, and consciousness-raising
- 16. individuals who organize to influence the government’s programs and policies
- 17. A body of voters in geographical area who elect a representative to a legislative body is called__
- 18. those who enjoy the benefits of collective goods but did not participate in acquiring or providing them
