pressure groups case studies

Question 1

what’s my insider example?

Answer 1

National Rifle Association of America

Question 2

describe the NRA:

Answer 2

-regarded as one of the most powerful PGs
-4 million members
-fiercely defends 2nd amendment gun rights
-in 2022 it received $97million in membership fees, which is less than it normally gets!
-in 2021 it spent over $4mil on lobbying
-since 2010 it has directed over $140mil to pro-gun election candidates
-it grades congress members from A to F on perceived friendliness to gun rights

Question 3

what’s my outsider example?

Answer 3

Climate Direct Action

Question 4

describe CDA:

Answer 4

-emphasises the urgency of taking bold measures to reduce carbon emissions and promotes environmental justices
-use direct action e.g. sit-ins, blockades
-seek to engage the public

Question 5

what’s my promotional example?

Answer 5

Every town for Gun Safety

Question 6

describe every town for gun safety:

Answer 6

-key objectives = stronger gun safety legislation, support for victims, more public awareness
-has played an important role in passing gun safety laws e.g. the passage of universal background check laws in Washington, Nevada etc
-focuses on grassroots mobilisation
-various public campaigns e.g. ‘Not One More’ campaign

Question 7

what’s my interest example?

Answer 7

Christian Coalition of America

Question 8

describe the christian coalition of america:

Answer 8

-key objectives = promote christian values, lobby for legislation that aligns with their values
-actively campaigned against the legalisation of same sex marriage in some states
-worked with lawmakers to draft the federal marriage amendment which sought to define marriage as between one man and one woman