Pressure groups Flashcards
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what is political puralism
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- a system in which multiple political groups and interests compete for influence over government policy
- this included pressure groups and lobbyists
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what is electoral finance
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the funding of political campaigns and elections including contributions from interest groups, individuals, PACs, super PACs
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what are iron triangles
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- ## the relationship between congressional committees, government agencies and interest groups that lead to policy decisions favouring a specific industry or sector
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what are promotional groups
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- groups that promote a specific cause or ideology rather than seeking direct economic benefits
- e.g. environmental or human rights groups
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what are interest groups
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- organisations that seek to influence public policy to benefit there members or causes
- can include promotional groups
- e.g. Amnesty international (campaign to end human rights abuses)
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what are political action committees (PACs)
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- organisations that raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates
- subject to contribution limits set by the law
- e.g. Never Back Down Inc 5 mil donation to republicans 2024
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what are Super PAC’s
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- independent expenditure-only committees that can raise unlimited funds from individuals, corporations and unions
- cannot coordinate directly with candidates
- e.g. Make America Great Again Inc raised 376,000,000 in 2024
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