Interest Groups

Definition

Interest groups are organized associations of individuals or organizations that seek to influence public policy by promoting their shared interests and concerns to policymakers.

Related terms

Lobbying: Lobbying refers to efforts made by interest groups to influence lawmakers directly through persuasion, providing information, or campaign contributions.

Pluralism: Pluralism is a theory that suggests power is distributed among various interest groups in society rather than being concentrated in one group or institution.

Advocacy: Advocacy involves actively supporting a particular cause or issue through actions like lobbying, campaigning, or raising awareness.