Pressure Group Funding of Elections (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of spending allows pressure groups to make unlimited campaign contributions?
What type of spending allows pressure groups to make unlimited campaign contributions?
Independent expenditures
What % of NRA congressional funding went to Republicans in 2016 compared to 37% to Democrats in 1992?
What % of NRA congressional funding went to Republicans in 2016 compared to 37% to Democrats in 1992?
98%
How much did the NRA spend on electoral campaigning in the 2016 election season?
How much did the NRA spend on electoral campaigning in the 2016 election season?
$52.5 million
In 2020, how much independent expenditure did Senate races receive compared to House races?
In 2020, how much independent expenditure did Senate races receive compared to House races?
More than double (702m)
What % of Congress members are typically re-elected, demonstrating the incumbency advantage?
What % of Congress members are typically re-elected, demonstrating the incumbency advantage?
More than 90%
Which three entities form the points of an iron triangle?
Which three entities form the points of an iron triangle?
Interest groups, Congress, executive
How much does Lockheed Martin spend annually on professional lobbyists?
How much does Lockheed Martin spend annually on professional lobbyists?
$14 million
In 2019, how many Congress members/spouses owned shares in defence companies worth $2.3-5.8 million?
In 2019, how many Congress members/spouses owned shares in defence companies worth $2.3-5.8 million?
51 members
Patrick Shanahan moved from Boeing to which government role, exemplifying the revolving door?
Patrick Shanahan moved from Boeing to which government role, exemplifying the revolving door?
Deputy & acting defence secretary
How much did the NRA spend promoting Trump's 2016 presidential campaign?
How much did the NRA spend promoting Trump's 2016 presidential campaign?
$30 million