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Define single-issue group.
Groups focused on a very specific area of concern.
Define ideological movement.
Broad movements advocating for social or political change.
What is a policy shift?
Changes in government policies, often after elections.
Define political realignment.
A shift in voter base from one party to another.
What is lobbying?
Attempting to influence policymakers.
What is agenda-setting?
The process of determining which issues are considered important by policymakers.
What is policy formation?
The development of specific policy proposals.
What is policy implementation?
The process of carrying out policies.
What is policy evaluation?
Assessing the effectiveness of a policy.
Define protest movement.
A group of people publicly demonstrating for a cause.
Cause/effect: Civil Rights Movement?
Cause: Discrimination, Effect: Civil Rights Act of 1964 & Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Cause/effect: Women's Rights Movement?
Cause: Gender inequality, Effect: 19th Amendment & Title IX.
Cause/effect: Environmental Movement?
Cause: Environmental degradation, Effect: Clean Air & Water Acts, EPA.
Cause/effect: Consumer Rights Movement?
Cause: Product safety concerns, Effect: CFPB.
Cause/effect: New Deal Realignment?
Cause: FDR's policies, Effect: Working-class voters shifted to the Democratic Party.
Cause/effect: Reagan Realignment?
Cause: Conservative policies, Effect: Some Democratic voters shifted to the Republican Party.
Cause/effect: Protest Movements?
Cause: Desire for change, Effect: Increased awareness, pressure on officials, policy changes.
Role of the EPA?
Federal agency for environmental regulation.
Role of the CFPB?
Regulates financial practices.