Interest Groups in Politics: A Glossary of Terms
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527 Organization
A political group organized under section 527 of the IRS.
Amicus Curiae Brief
Literally, a "friend of the court" brief, filed by an individual or organization to present arguments in addition to those presented by the immediate parties to a case.
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Boycott
A form of pressure or protest – an organized refusal to purchase a product or service.
Bundling
A tactic in which PACs collect contributions from like-minded individuals (each limited by campaign finance laws) and present them to a candidate or political party as a "bundle," thus increasing the PAC's influence.
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Campaign Assistance
Interest groups have additional strategies to use in campaigns, including recruiting and training candidates, and getting out the vote.
Climate Control
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