Ch. 6: Interest Groups and Lobbying

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