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5 B US pressure groups (): debates concerning the power of pressure groups in the USA. Students should debate the extent to which pressure groups are anti-democratic and too powerful. Students should understand measures taken to limit the influence of pressure groups and their effectiveness. Students should understand the debate over the role of pressure groups within the political system. Students should consider how far they enhance democracy, provide the opportunity to further the interests of all groups in society, stimulate political participation and disperse power rather than concentrating it in the hands of a few. Students should consider if pressure groups are and work to concentrate power for a few. Chapter 4: ‘Pressure groups’ in A2 US Government and Politics by Anthony J Bennett Chapter 13: ‘Organized Interests: The Real in American Politics and Society by David McKay (2017: 9th Edition) 6 A Paper 3 only. 6 B US pressure groups (): role and significance of Political Action Committees and Super PAC’s regarding electoral finance. Students should understand what political action committees are and significance on US elections. Students should finish their study of US pressure groups by Students should understand the role that PAC’s and Super PAC’s play in electoral finance. Students should distinguish between ‘hard’ and Chapter 4: ‘Pressure groups’ in A2 US Government and Politics by Anthony J Bennett Chapter 13: ‘Organized Interests: The Real
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