Chapter 16 Vocab Terms Matching Worksheet

the tendency to form small-scale associations for the public good
something of value that cannot be with held from a nonmember of a group
political scientist David B. Truman's theory that interest groups form in part to counteract the efforts of other groups
funds that an appropriations bill designates for a particular purpose within a state or congressional district
a group with the primary purpose of promoting the financial interests of it's members
potential members fail to join a group because they get the benefit or collective good sought by the group without contributing the effort
an organized group that tries to influence public policy
the activities of a group or organization that seeks to influence legislation to help support group's position
representative from an interest group who seeks to influence legislation that will benefit his or her organization through political persuasion
a person who finances an interest group or activity
federally mandated, officially registered fund-raising committee that represents interest groups in the political process
An organization that seeks a collective good that will not selectively and materially benefit group members
the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
a group that presents a certain industry