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Why are interest groups sometime called pressure groups or special interest?
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Generally, because they represent a specific segment of the overall population. Not everyone is handicapped, so an interest group representing them would be a "special" interest group because bills/policies affecting them would not affect the general population, per se.
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Interest groups are sometimes called?
Interest groups can sometimes are called pressure groups. Interest groups will also be called organizations or associations for special interests.
Why are interest groups called pressure groups?
Generally, because they represent a specific segment of the overall population. Not everyone is handicapped, so an interest group representing them would be a "special" interest group because bills/policies affecting them would not affect the general population, per se.
Why are interest groups sometimes called pressure groups or special groups?
Generally, because they represent a specific segment of the overall population. Not everyone is handicapped, so an interest group representing them would be a "special" interest group because bills/policies affecting them would not affect the general population, per se.
What is the special vocabulary of a particular field of interest called?
jargon
The special vocabulary of a particular field of interest is called?
jargon
The special interest that benefit directly from a buresucratic agency's programs are called?
clientele groups.
Interest groups are also called pressure groups mainly because?
They seek to put pressure on the government to affect political policies
Do you have factions today?
In the United States, there are factions. Although they are not typically called faction but instead are called special interest groups.
Are you a foodie?
A foodie is a person who has a special interest in food. They might also be called a gourmet, gourmand, or a gastronome.
Special interest groups that raise money to help elect lawmakers are called?
political action committees
What is printed report which gives news or information of interest to a special usually a subscribing group?
This would be called a Newsletter
When elected officials leave office and go to work for a special interest group it is known as what?
This is called becoming a "lobbyist."
