Unit 5 Vocab Review

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People hired by Special Interest Groups to meet with legislators in D.C.

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Lobbyists

Front

Government actions and laws

Back

Public Policy

Front

Preference or attitude favoring one side.

Back

Bias

Front

Person currently in office

Back

Incumbent

Front

A person running for office

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Candidate

Front

Political party favoring less government control, also known as Conservatives.

Back

Republicans

Front

Members concerned about specific issues (e.g., PETA) who persuade legislators.

Back

Special Interest Groups

Front

Lawmakers/Policymakers

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Legislators

Front

Groups that raise money and endorse candidates to influence politicians

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Political Action Committees

Front

Political party favoring more government control, also known as Liberals.

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Democrats