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Students should debate if pressure groups help or hinder policy making in the US. seek to influence and the motives for choosing particular access points. The Real in American Politics and Society by David McKay (2017: 9th Edition) 3 B The legislative branch of government – Congress (): party system and committee system and their significance within Congress. Students should about the different types of committees in Congress and evaluate to what extent they help Congress to legislate and scrutinize the executive. They should also learn about the party system in Congress. Students should understand the different committees that exist in Congress and consider how committees help Congress to fulfil its roles of representation, legislation and scrutiny. In particular, students should understand the role of Committee Chairmen in Congress, their influence and why have they been the subject of criticism. In particular, students should understand the extent to which are parties the most significant influence on voting in Congress. Chapter 5: ‘Congress’ in A2 US Government and Politics by Anthony J Bennett Chapter 9: ‘Congress as Legislature: Functions and Powers’ in American Politics and Society by David McKay (2017: 9th Edition) 4 A US pressure groups (): pressure group funding of elections: funding of Washington insiders iron triangles reinforcing incumbency relative power of pressure groups political parties. Students should examine pressure funding of elections. Students should debate if pressure groups or political parties are more powerful. Students should debate if pressure groups or political parties are Students should also understand the different methods used to influence each branch such as lobbying, campaign donation and direct action. Students should consider the extent to activity by opposing groups is and factors which conduce to the pre-eminence of some groups such as the NRA. Students should learn about the ability of pressure groups to dominate in Washington DC. Chapter 4: ‘Pressure groups’ in A2 US Government and Politics by Anthony J Bennett Chapter 13: ‘Organized Interests: The Real Power?’ in American Politics and Society by David
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