UK and US: The relative power, methods and influence of pressure groups. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of pressure groups in both the UK and US?
What is the primary goal of pressure groups in both the UK and US?
To influence policy without seeking office
Which of these are examples of UK insider pressure groups?
Which of these are examples of UK insider pressure groups?
CBI and BMA
Why do UK pressure groups have less direct access to power than US groups?
Why do UK pressure groups have less direct access to power than US groups?
UK has parliamentary system & fusion of powers
Which UK pressure groups are examples of outsider groups?
Which UK pressure groups are examples of outsider groups?
Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion
What gives US pressure groups more direct access to power?
What gives US pressure groups more direct access to power?
Separation of powers and federal system
What amplifies the power of US pressure groups?
What amplifies the power of US pressure groups?
PACs and Super PACs
How do US pressure groups influence the judiciary?
How do US pressure groups influence the judiciary?
By filing amicus curiae briefs
Which UK pressure group has successfully used judicial review to challenge government actions?
Which UK pressure group has successfully used judicial review to challenge government actions?
Liberty
Where is the concentration of lobbying firms in Washington, D.C.?
Where is the concentration of lobbying firms in Washington, D.C.?
K Street
How do UK and US campaign finance regulations differ?
How do UK and US campaign finance regulations differ?
UK has stricter regulations than US
Where is power centralized in the UK political system?
Where is power centralized in the UK political system?
House of Commons
Which US movement effectively used grassroots mobilization to influence policy?
Which US movement effectively used grassroots mobilization to influence policy?
Tea Party movement