Interest groups.

Definition

Organized groups of people who share common goals and try to influence government policy through lobbying, campaign contributions, and public advocacy. Unlike political parties, interest groups do not run candidates for office but instead seek to shape specific policies.

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 The National Rifle Association (NRA) lobbying Congress on gun legislation
  • 2 The AARP advocating for policies benefiting senior citizens
  • 3 The Sierra Club pushing for environmental protection laws
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Campaign finance → Public policy → Political parties → Media →
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.

AP U.S. Government and Politics Political Participation →