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definition of access points
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Points within a political system, where pressure groups can exert pressure on the party in power
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Features of a federal state
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Numerous access points
Sovereign power over different areas of policy is held at different levels of government
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UK system features
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Powers are fused
Checks on executive are weak
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Examples of access points increasing in the UK
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Scottish Parliament establishment
Creation of a more independent UK Supreme Court
Gov and Pol: Pressure Groups
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Decks in class (27)
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Definitions of pressure groups4
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Pressure group roles3
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Types of pressure groups6
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Problems with classifying groups by aims3
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Classification by status1
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Insider groups3
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Outsider groups3
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Problems with classifying groups by aims2
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Factors affecting group success6
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Problems with measuring groups influence2
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Pressure groups and the EU1
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Environmental pressure groups and the EU5
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The growing power of the EU4
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The importance of Eurogroups7
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Pressure group methods2
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Access points4
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Traditional methods3
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What is lobbying?4
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Influencing the legislative process directly2
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Embarking on legal action2
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Working through a political party4
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Direct action campaigns4
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Managing the media4
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Pressure group case studies10
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Internal pressure group democracy4
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How do pressure groups make decisions5
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Are pressure groups good for democracy?2
