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Functions of Pressure Groups - Coggle Diagram
Functions of Pressure Groups
Programme Monitoring
Pressure groups can scrutinise government
Ensures promises and programmes are fulfilled & Regulations Enforced
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 2002 - NRA and ACLU bring cases to court to monitor legislation
ACLU brought legal challenges to Trump's executive order for 90 day ban on Muslim countries.
Agenda Building
Pressure groups may perform the function of agenda building to influence political parties.
Bring different parts of society together - business, religious groups
Representation
Link between the public and politician
US citizens can have their views shared and heard.
Channel of easy access - strongest held views
Anyone's views represented at all 3 branches of government.
Citizen Participation
Lets ordinary citizens participate further
Offer an opportunity to involve themselves in specific areas.
Americans seen participation as a virtue and although there are frequent elections, Americans seek more participation than the UK
Public Education
Pressure groups educate public opinion
Warn people of dangers if not addressed