Macro

Question 1

Coalitions

Answer 1

a group of people or organizations who share a common interest and work collaboratively to achieve a shared goal. Can be created to achieve a specific goal and then part ways, or they become permanent organizations of their own.

Question 2

Lobbying

Answer 2

Professional advocates that are hired to represent specific causes and interest groups in order to be that groups’ voice to legislators and members of congress.

• Engage in discussions with legislators to gain their support for a bill
• They bring a typed summary of the issue and reviews key point with the legislator. Additional material can be provided as needed.