interest group means a private organization that tries to persuade public officials to act or vote in a certain way.
a public interest group is an orginanization the tries to persuade public officials to respond to the shared attitudes of their members. Interest groups let the public know what the issues are and the represent people across the country not just in your city. They provide facts and information that the government may not have time to find out. it is a great way for people to become involved and they act as a watch dog for the government.
that tries to influence public policy for a group of people with common interests
interest group
a public interest group is an orginanization the tries to persuade public officials to respond to the shared attitudes of their members. Interest groups let the public know what the issues are and the represent people across the country not just in your city. They provide facts and information that the government may not have time to find out. it is a great way for people to become involved and they act as a watch dog for the government.
An organization becomes on interest group when it becomes politically active, such as when an organization tries to change an amendment.
An organization becomes an interest group "whenever it tries to influence the actions of government in order to promote its own goals and special interests."
lobbying
Going to court to influence a decision
A 'busybody' meddles in other people's affairs and may try to persuade them to do something they feel will be for the the other person's own good.
a person, acting for a special interest group, who tries to influence the introduction of or voting on legislation or the decisions of government administrators
Calpurnia tries to persuade Caesar to not go to the capitol. She had a dream the night before and saw Caesar die.