P3 - Interest Groups Flashcards
what is the ADL
the anti-defamation league
when was the ADL founded
1913
what does the ADL do
it is a Jewish group which monitors and fights anti-semitism in society, as well as other forms of racism
What is the work of the ADL considered to be
their documentation of extremist groups is considered authoritative by many
who does the ADL work with
since the 1970s, they have worked with the FBI by sharing the information it collects on the activities of hate groups
why is the ADL successful
due to its success at fundraising - in 2019 it generated revenue of $89 million
what is NARAL
the national abortion rights action league
when was NARAL founded
1969
what was NARAL created to do
to campaign for the repeal of abortion laws
when were abortion laws repealed
1973 Roe v Wade
What has NARAL done since the Roe v Wade decision
it has campaigned to protect and uphold the right to abortion, a highly contentious issue in the US.
what tactics does NARAL use
they lobby for changes to the law which uphold and advance reproductive rights and is particularly influential in the Democratic Party
What is the LCV
the league of conservation voters
when was the LCV created
1970
what does the LCV do
it is the largest environmental pressure group in the US. It tracks the voting records of members of Congress on environmental issues and conducts research into US attitudes on the environment and climate denialism.
what has the LCV been associated with
opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline, an oil pipeline connecting Canada to the US.
What is the ABA
American bar association
when was the ABA founded
1878
what does the ABA seek to do
represent all those working in the legal profession, and lobbies on the basis of their interests.
why is the ABA influential
due to its role in the American judicial system
what is the ABA’s role in the American judicial system
It is responsible for evaluating the credentials of nominees to federal courts, including the SC, and as such is influential in their selection. Positions taken by the ABA can also sometimes influence the outcomes of judicial proceedings
What is AFL-CIO
American Federation of labour - congress of industrial organisations
