Describe Some of the Different Strategies That Interest Groups Use

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Essay

Describe some of the different strategies that interest groups use to gain influence on public policy.In your answer,be sure to give specific examples of each of the strategies you discuss.

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Definitions:

Mark Juergensmeyer

A scholar recognized for his research on religious violence, conflict resolution, and South Asian religion and politics.

Terrorist Violence

Acts of violence committed by individuals or groups to instill fear and achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.

Power Elite

A small group of individuals holding significant power within society, often controlling or influencing political, economic, and military decisions.

Pluralism Theories

A set of theories suggesting that power and influence in a society are distributed among a wide array of diverse groups and organizations.