Interest Groups: These are organizations formed by individuals who share common concerns or objectives and seek to influence public policy accordingly. Interest groups often align themselves with specific factions within Congress.
Partisan: This term refers to being strongly aligned with a particular political party or its principles. Members of factions often display partisan behavior as they advocate for the interests of their group.
Coalition Building: Coalition building is the process of forming alliances or partnerships between different factions or interest groups to achieve common goals. It requires compromise and negotiation among various parties.