Chapter 9 Vocabulary

3. – Social rewards from group membership, like friendship or networking.
6. – An organization that raises and distributes funds to candidates for political purposes.
7. – A type of PAC that can raise unlimited funds but cannot directly coordinate with candidates.
9. – A non-economic interest group advocating for public or ideological causes.
11. – Movement of individuals between roles as legislators or regulators and jobs in interest groups.
12. – Direct contact with lawmakers or government officials to influence legislation or policy.
14. A person who tries to influence government decisions on behalf of an interest group.
15. – Artificial grassroots efforts, often funded by organizations to appear like public support.
16. – Money given to political candidates to support their campaigns.
18. – The policy-making relationship among congressional committees, bureaucracy, and interest groups.

1. – Government rules that affect how interest groups can operate and influence politics.
2. – When individuals benefit from a group's actions without contributing.
4. – A web of individuals and organizations involved in the policy-making process.
5. – Interest group primarily concerned with economic benefits for its members.
6. – The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government.
8. – Motivation to join a group based on belief in the group's cause.
10. – A benefit that is shared by everyone, regardless of participation.
13. – Tangible rewards for participation, like discounts or services.
17. – An organization that seeks to influence public policy.