Influence and Methods of Pressure Groups (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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US vs UK pressure group electoral spending limits
US vs UK pressure group electoral spending limits
US: unlimited; UK: strict caps (£319,800 max England)
Super PACs spending in 2020 US elections
Super PACs spending in 2020 US elections
$1.8 billion
Max spending for UK groups in England general elections
Max spending for UK groups in England general elections
£319,800
% of Labour donations from trade unions in 2019
% of Labour donations from trade unions in 2019
93% (over £5 million)
TV political advertising in UK vs USA
TV political advertising in UK vs USA
UK: banned; USA: widely used
Key difference in US vs UK judicial review power
Key difference in US vs UK judicial review power
US can rule Acts unconstitutional; UK only reviews govt actions
Union membership % in UK vs USA
Union membership % in UK vs USA
UK: 23%; USA: 10%
Snowdrop Campaign achievement and timeframe
Snowdrop Campaign achievement and timeframe
Total UK handgun ban within 1 year (1996-1997)
% of time US Congress members spend fundraising
% of time US Congress members spend fundraising
Up to 50%
Number of professional lobbyists: USA vs UK
Number of professional lobbyists: USA vs UK
USA: 11,000+; UK: 140 registered