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What is collective action?
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Collective action is coordinated activity by people seeking a shared outcome.
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5 Political Organizations and Collective Action Free Online FlashCards
Study 5 Political Organizations and Collective Action with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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Why can free riding hinder collective action?
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People may benefit from a group’s success without contributing, making it harder to recruit participants and sustain the organization.
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What distinguishes a political party?
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A political party seeks political power, usually by contesting elections and placing candidates in public office.
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What is an interest group?
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An interest group organizes around a shared concern and seeks to influence public policy without primarily trying to win office and govern.
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What is a social movement?
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A social movement is a sustained, organized effort by people seeking social or political change, or resisting it.
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What does resource mobilization theory emphasize?
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Resource mobilization emphasizes organizing people, skills, money, and communication to support collective action.
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What is one trade-off between centralized and decentralized organization?
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Centralized groups may act consistently but concentrate authority; decentralized networks encourage local initiative but can struggle to coordinate or sustain a common strategy.
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What are selective incentives?
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Selective incentives are benefits available only to participants, such as member services or professional networking.
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How do political parties organize political competition?
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Parties combine diverse interests into broader coalitions, develop policy programs, nominate candidates, mobilize voters, and coordinate elected officials.
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How can a party label help voters?
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A party label lets voters assess a candidate’s general outlook without examining every policy in detail.
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Name two ways interest groups can influence policy.
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Interest groups may lobby officials, propose policies, provide information, participate in consultations, bring legal cases, and encourage public action.
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Why doesn’t competition among interest groups ensure fair representation?
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Competition among groups does not guarantee balanced representation; groups with more resources or privileged access may wield greater influence.
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