Impact of Media, Individuals, and Interest Groups Vocab CG.2.8

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civic meeting

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a meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials

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interest group/special interest group

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a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor

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lobbying

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engaging in activities aimed at influencing government officials, particularly members of a legislative body

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lobbyist

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a person who engages in activities aimed at influencing government officials

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media

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the means of mass communication in the forms of print, radio, television and internet/social media

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peaceful protest

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nonviolent resistance or action for the purpose of achieving social or political change

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petition

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a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

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political action committee (PAC)

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an independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views

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watchdog

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a person or group who critically monitors the activities of another entity such as government or corporations

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.