A political committee is a group of individuals that come together to support political activities. Synonyms for this term can include political party, campaign group, lobbyists, action committee, advocacy group, interest group, or a political action group. Political parties are organizations that run and nominate candidates for elections, while advocacy groups are organizations that educate the public and lobby lawmakers to enact specific policies. Lobbyists are individuals who are hired to influence government officials. Action committees focus on specific issues and raise money to support candidates who support their cause. Interest groups represent a particular segment of society and aim to influence policy in their favor.