Political Parties
How are they similar?
Interest Groups
Definition: Organized groups of people with similar political goals and interests who seek to influence public policy and governmental decision-making.
Definition:Organized groups of people who share common interests and work together to influence government decisions that affect those interests.
Examples: Democratic Party, Republican Party
Examples: National Rifle Association (NRA), Sierra Club
Lobbying: the act of trying to influence government decisions by meeting with elected officials or government regulatory agencies
Examples: American Medical Association lobbying for healthcare policy changes
Examples: Sierra Club lobbying for environmental protection legislation
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