Ch. 6: Interest Groups and Lobbying
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Lobby
Like an interest group, but focused on trying to influence elected officials
Political Action Committee (PAC)
A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns
Philosophical Rationale for Interest Groups
Founders held people in a free society will always pursue their interests
Public Affairs Committee
Fund-raising organization that tries to influence elections
Issue Advocacy
Independent spending by individuals or interest groups on a campaign issue but not directly tied to a particular candidate
