Grassroots
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The grassroots is a political term referring to people across the nation who personally support a particular point of view and are willing to vote, organize or engage in personal activism (such as marches) to support a cause. It is contrasted with hired interest groups, and people who are paid to take a particular position. It reflects the civic duties promoted by republicanism.
Further reading
- Jensen, Richard J. Grass Roots Politics: Parties, Issues, and Voters, 1854-1983 (1983) online edition, by a Conservapedia editor