Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Efforts by individuals or groups to influence public policy and decision-making processes.

A theory explaining policy change by focusing on groups of actors who share beliefs and coordinate over time to influence policy subsystems.

An organized group that seeks to influence public policy and decision-making to benefit a specific cause or interest.

Civil society comprises organizations and groups outside government that influence public policy and community life.

A stable, mutually beneficial relationship among bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and legislative committees that shapes policy outcomes.

A legislative caucus is a group of lawmakers sharing common interests or party affiliation who coordinate strategies and policies.

The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires lobbyists to register and report their activities to increase transparency in government influence.

A political theory that recognizes the diversity of interest groups competing to influence policy.

An organization that conducts research and provides advice on public policy issues to influence government decisions.