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and how they can be categorized. American Politics and Society by David McKay (2017: 9th Edition) 9 Pressure groups (): methods and tactics used by pressure groups to influence decision making pressure group funding of elections: funding of Washington insiders iron triangles reinforcing incumbency relative of pressure groups political parties. Students should examine case studies of significant pressure groups and consider the extent to which they can influence policy and why this is. Students should debate if pressure groups help or hinder policy making in the US. Students should examine pressure group 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 more able to represent the views of the Students should learn why each of the federal branches of government offers different opportunities for pressure groups to advance their agendas. In particular, students should learn about the different access points within the federal system which pressure groups seek to influence and the motives for choosing particular access points. 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 which activity by opposing groups is and factors which conduce to the of some groups such as the NRA. Students should learn about the ability of pressure groups to dominate in Washington DC. Students should understand that this encompasses the three branches of the federal government - the Executive, Congress and the Supreme Court. Students should learn about policy making and enactment as well as policy execution, enforcement and interpretation. Students should understand what an ‘iron triangle’ is and have recent examples to illustrate this. 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 McKay (2017: 9th Edition) Politics Review Volume 25, Number 1, September 2015 (extra resources archive): . Katy Ivey. A quiz to test your knowledge.
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