Influence of Interest Groups on Government Branches and Policy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many branches of government do interest groups seek to influence in the U.S.?
How many branches of government do interest groups seek to influence in the U.S.?
All three branches
What is direct lobbying by interest groups?
What is direct lobbying by interest groups?
Meeting with Congress members & staff
What is the 'revolving door' in relation to interest groups?
What is the 'revolving door' in relation to interest groups?
Former Congress members becoming lobbyists
What is a key characteristic of traditional PACs?
What is a key characteristic of traditional PACs?
They are subject to contribution limits
What can Super PACs do that traditional PACs cannot?
What can Super PACs do that traditional PACs cannot?
Raise & spend unlimited amounts of money
Which Super PAC supported Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election?
Which Super PAC supported Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election?
Make America Number 1
What is grassroots lobbying?
What is grassroots lobbying?
Mobilising members to contact legislators
How do interest groups influence the executive branch?
How do interest groups influence the executive branch?
Via lobbying & providing policy expertise
What role do advisory committees play for interest groups?
What role do advisory committees play for interest groups?
They provide input on regulatory decisions
Which case did the ACLU support that legalised same-sex marriage?
Which case did the ACLU support that legalised same-sex marriage?
Obergefell v. Hodges
What are amicus curiae briefs?
What are amicus curiae briefs?
Friend of the court briefs by interest groups
What did the Citizens United v. FEC decision allow?
What did the Citizens United v. FEC decision allow?
Allowed unlimited independent expenditures
How do interest groups positively impact democracy?
How do interest groups positively impact democracy?
By providing valuable expertise to lawmakers
What is a key negative impact of interest groups on democracy?
What is a key negative impact of interest groups on democracy?
Wealthier groups exert unequal influence