A collection of groups come together and develop a platform of political goals. The groups are driven to act together because they lack access to conventional means of political participation. Because they are disadvantaged and excluded from conventional politics, they choose to use tactics that may draw public attention to their issues. How is this most easily defined?

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The scenario describes a collection of groups coming together to develop a platform of political goals and using tactics to draw public attention to their issues, indicating that they are a social movement. Social movements are typically driven by disadvantaged or excluded groups who are seeking political change through collective action outside of formal political institutions. This distinguishes them from interest groups, which generally work within the existing political system to influence policy. Protest movements and collective action are tactics associated with social movements but are not comprehensive enough to define the group's purpose. Public interest groups are also not an appropriate choice, as they typically work within the existing political system but advocate for policies that serve the public good.

A Collection of Groups Come Together and Develop a Platform