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Public interest groups

Explanation:

Interest groups refers to an entity that try to indirectly influence the government. They do this by promoting a candidate that represents a certain view or ideology. These groups will do various efforts to put this candidate in power so he/she can pass a legislation that beneficial for them.

Most interest groups are private entities that want to pass the legislation that only benefit their group. Example would be when oil companies form an interest groups to bring down the tax for fossil fuel.

But some interest groups are trying to influence the government for the benefit of the people rather than their own group. One example of this would be Environmental Defense Fund which established to preserve the environment in United States.