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Bryonna Aguirre
on Nov 28, 2024
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A grassroots mobilization campaign occurs when
A) an interest group asks its members and their families throughout the country to write their representatives in support of the group's position.
B) a spontaneous show of political support for a particular position manifests itself.
C) interest groups organize to support a dark-horse presidential candidate.
D) an interest group buys advertisements in newspapers around the country in order to publicize an issue.
Grassroots Mobilization
The process of organizing and motivating a group of people from the bottom up, usually for a political or social cause.
Interest Group
An organization that seeks to influence public policy and decision-making to further its members’ interests without seeking election.
Representatives
Elected officials who are chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group of people in legislative bodies such as the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Examine the diverse tactics interest groups take to alter public policy and opinion.
- Appreciate the impact of interest groups on political and social issues through various strategies including grassroots mobilization and litigation.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the diverse tactics interest groups take to alter public policy and opinion.
- Appreciate the impact of interest groups on political and social issues through various strategies including grassroots mobilization and litigation.