UK and US: The relative power, methods and influence of pressure groups. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What is the goal of pressure groups?
What is the goal of pressure groups?
Influence policy without seeking electoral office
UK insider pressure group examples
UK insider pressure group examples
CBI and BMA
UK outsider pressure group examples
UK outsider pressure group examples
Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion
UK pressure group access to power vs US
UK pressure group access to power vs US
Less direct access
Why US groups have more access to power
Why US groups have more access to power
Separation of powers & federal system
PACs & Super PACs role in US
PACs & Super PACs role in US
Raise/spend significant money on candidates/policies
Amicus curiae briefs usage
Amicus curiae briefs usage
US pressure groups file in Supreme Court cases
UK pressure group legal method
UK pressure group legal method
Judicial review
K Street, Washington D.C.
K Street, Washington D.C.
Concentration of lobbying firms
BMA's main influence area
BMA's main influence area
Healthcare policy
NRA's main influence area
NRA's main influence area
Gun legislation
UK vs US campaign finance regulations
UK vs US campaign finance regulations
Stricter in UK, limiting financial influence
US access points for pressure groups
US access points for pressure groups
Congress, Presidency, state govts, courts
UK fusion of powers impact
UK fusion of powers impact
Fewer access points for pressure groups
Tea Party movement's method
Tea Party movement's method
Grassroots mobilisation