| A | B |
| Public Policy | All of the many goals any government pursues |
| Public Affairs | Events and issues that concern the people in general. |
| Trade Association | Interest group within the business community. |
| Labor Union | An organization of workers who share the same type of job, or who work in the same industry & press for benefitial government policies. |
| Public Interest Group | Seeks to institute certain public policies that benefit all or most people in the country. |
| Propaganda | Persuasion technique aimed at influencing behavior toward a certain belief. |
| Single-Interest Group | PAC that concentrates efforts on one issue. |
| Lobbying | Activities that apply pressure and influence legislators and the legislative process. |
| Grassroots | Of or from the people or average voters. |
| Political Action Committee | Political arm of special interest groups which have a major stake in public policy. |
| League | Association for a common purpose. |
| Bribery | Giving of gifts or money to influence decisions. |
| Ethical | Honorable; good or evil. |