Pressure groups and other influences (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Pressure Groups definition
Pressure Groups definition
Membership associations influencing policy without seeking power
What are Cause Groups?
What are Cause Groups?
Groups promoting a cause (e.g. environment/human rights)
Key feature of Cause Groups
Key feature of Cause Groups
Altruistic (selfless), serve whole community
What are Sectional Groups?
What are Sectional Groups?
Groups representing a particular community in society
Key feature of Sectional Groups
Key feature of Sectional Groups
Self-interested, serve members' interests
Lobbying definition
Lobbying definition
Direct interaction with policymakers to influence legislation
Public Campaigns definition
Public Campaigns definition
Mobilising public opinion for widespread support
Legal Action as pressure group method
Legal Action as pressure group method
Taking issues to court to challenge govt decisions
Direct Action definition
Direct Action definition
Protests/civil disobedience to draw attention to cause
Research & Reports method
Research & Reports method
Producing research/reports to inform policy debates
Insider Groups characteristic
Insider Groups characteristic
Direct access to policymakers, regularly consulted
Outsider Groups characteristic
Outsider Groups characteristic
No direct access, rely on public campaigns/media
Function: Representation by pressure groups
Function: Representation by pressure groups
Represent interests not fully covered by parties/Parliament
How pressure groups enhance democracy (name 2 ways)
How pressure groups enhance democracy (name 2 ways)
Broaden participation, educate public, hold govt accountable
How pressure groups threaten democracy (name 2 ways)
How pressure groups threaten democracy (name 2 ways)
Inequality of influence, distort opinion, disruption