Edexcel A2 Government & Politics Student Unit Guide: Unit 3C Representative Processes in the USA

Summary:
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
The specification at a glance
Skills you need to succeed
How to develop these skills
Testing these skills in exams
Content Guidance
About this section
Elections and voting
The electoral system
The nomination process
Elections
Direct democracy
Concerns about US electoral processes
Conclusion
Pressure groups
Aims of pressure groups
Access points
Influencing the federal government
Regulating pressure groups
The overall impact of pressure groups
Conclusion
Political parties
Umbrella parties
Party realignment
Democratic Party support
Republican Party support
Party policies
Minor parties
Conclusion
Racial and ethnic politics
Racial inequality in the USA
Affirmative action
Conclusion
Questions and Answers
About this section
Question 1 Elections and voting
Question 2 Pressure groups
Question 3 Political parties
Question 4 Racial and ethnic politics

About the Author(s):
William Storey is an experienced teacher and principal examiner.