Monica has always loved animals, but just a few months ago she decided to take a more active role in protecting them. She joined an organization that defends animals through political action. Now she regularly travels to her state capital to persuade legislators to pass laws that will protect certain types of animals. What do sociologists call this kind of organization?

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An interest group is an organization that aims to influence public policy and government decision-making on a particular issue or set of issues. In this case, Monica's organization is focused on defending animals through political action, making it an interest group.

Monica Has Always Loved Animals, but Just a Few Months