Influence of Interest Groups on Government Branches and Policy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Interest groups definition
Interest groups definition
Organized bodies seeking to influence govt policy & decisions
Direct lobbying meaning
Direct lobbying meaning
Meeting Congress members/staff to persuade on legislation
Revolving door concept
Revolving door concept
Former Congress members becoming lobbyists for interest groups
PACs main feature
PACs main feature
Raise money for candidates, subject to contribution limits
Super PACs spending limit
Super PACs spending limit
Can raise & spend unlimited amounts on campaigns
Super PACs direct contribution rule
Super PACs direct contribution rule
Cannot contribute directly to campaigns or coordinate
Grassroots lobbying meaning
Grassroots lobbying meaning
Mobilizing members/public to contact representatives
Amicus curiae briefs
Amicus curiae briefs
Friend of court briefs providing perspectives to courts
Citizens United v. FEC result
Citizens United v. FEC result
Allowed unlimited independent political expenditures
Interest group litigation strategy purpose
Interest group litigation strategy purpose
Filing lawsuits to influence policy & interpretation of laws
Positive: interest groups provide
Positive: interest groups provide
Valuable expertise & info to lawmakers for informed decisions
Negative: unequal influence issue
Negative: unequal influence issue
Wealthier groups exert disproportionate influence over policy