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| A term the founders used to refer to political parties and special interests or interest groups. |
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| A theory of government that holds that open, multiple, and competing groups can check the asserted power by any one group. |
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| A collection of people who share a common interest or attitude and seek to influence government for specific ends. Interest groups usually work within the framework of government and try to achieve their goals through tactics such as lobbying. |
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| A large body of people interested in a common issue, idea, or concern that is of continuing signifigance and who are willing to take action. Movements seek to change attitudes or institutions, not just policies. |
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| A company with a labor agreement under which union membership cannot be required as a condition of employment. |
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| A company with a loabor agreement under which union membership can be a condition of employment. |
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| Professional Associations |
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| Groups of individuals who share a common profession and are often organized for common political purposes related to their profession. |
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| An individual who does not join a group representing his or her interests yet recieves the benefit of the group's influence. |
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