The joining together of individuals with a common interest or for a common purpose has a long history in the United States. These groups are generally referred to as interest groups, which are defined as organizations of people with shared ideas and attitudes who attempt to influence public policy. They may be economic groups, business groups, labor groups, agricultural groups, professional groups, public interest groups or single-issue groups. They may also be referred to as advocacy groups,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 2p.