Lobbying & Advocacy — Glossary
Key terms and definitions from the Lobbying & Advocacy course. Each term links to a full explanation.
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2 termsInformal Lobbying
Casual discussions and negotiations outside of formal sessions aimed at gaining support for resolutions or amendments.
Iron Triangle
A stable, mutually beneficial relationship among bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and legislative committees that shapes policy outcomes.
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3 termsLobbying Disclosure
Legal requirements for lobbyists to publicly report their activities and expenditures to promote transparency.
Lobbying Disclosure Act
The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires lobbyists to register and report their activities to increase transparency in government influence.
Lobbying Disclosure Laws
Regulations requiring lobbyists and interest groups to report their activities and expenditures to increase transparency.
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3 termsPluralism
A political theory that recognizes the diversity of interest groups competing to influence policy.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
An organization that collects and spends money to influence elections and legislation, often representing interest groups. PACs play a major role in campaign financing.
Political Lobbyist
A person who advocates on behalf of interest groups to influence government policy and legislation.
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2 termsRegulatory Capture
A situation where regulatory agencies advance the commercial or political concerns of special interest groups that dominate the industry they regulate.
Revolving Door
The movement of personnel between roles as legislators or regulators and positions in industries affected by the legislation or regulation.