Public Policy Vocab

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Personal view, attitude, or judgement

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opinion

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A person responsible for making laws, especially in government.

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policymaker

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Open to all persons

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Public

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A list or plan of things to be done

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agenda

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A plan for a community or nation

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public agenda

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A person influencing legislation for a special interest group, often paid to sway lawmakers.

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lobbyist

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A group acting together for a common interest or concern.

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interest group

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A course of action adopted by a government (laws or rules)

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policy

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Laws or rules for a community or nation that protect individual rights and promote general welfare.

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public policy

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A person in the legislative branch who makes laws.

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legislator