Methods, Influence, and Effectiveness of Civil Rights Campaigns (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Civil disobedience
Civil disobedience
Deliberately breaking laws as a form of protest
Pressure groups
Pressure groups
Organised groups seeking to influence government policy
US Supreme Court's unique power for civil rights
US Supreme Court's unique power for civil rights
Can strike down legislation as unconstitutional
Judicial review
Judicial review
Process where courts examine if gov't decisions are lawful
Why US groups spend more on elections than UK groups
Why US groups spend more on elections than UK groups
UK has strict spending limits; USA allows more contributions
USA vs UK: paid maternity leave
USA vs UK: paid maternity leave
USA: none (only developed country); UK: 39 weeks paid
NRA spending in 2016 election
NRA spending in 2016 election
$52.5 million
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
Proposed US amendment guaranteeing equal rights regardless of sex
Black Lives Matter campaign revealed
Black Lives Matter campaign revealed
Underlying racism persisting in US society and UK
#MeToo movement exposed
#MeToo movement exposed
Widespread sexual harassment and assault faced by women