Interest Groups (Leaving Cert Business): Quizzes
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What are special interest groups?
What are special interest groups?
Organisations influencing public policy
Are special interest groups an official part of the political process?
Are special interest groups an official part of the political process?
No, they are not official
What is the main aim of special interest groups?
What is the main aim of special interest groups?
Influence public policy decisions
Which method do interest groups use to influence the EU?
Which method do interest groups use to influence the EU?
Lobbying
Who do special interest groups engage with when lobbying?
Who do special interest groups engage with when lobbying?
EU officials
What do information campaigns aim to do?
What do information campaigns aim to do?
Educate the public & EU policymakers
What is the purpose of protests by interest groups?
What is the purpose of protests by interest groups?
Draw attention to their causes
Which EU body does Ryanair lobby?
Which EU body does Ryanair lobby?
European Commission
What has Ryanair been advocating for in recent years?
What has Ryanair been advocating for in recent years?
Protect overflights from French strikes
What do protests by interest groups create?
What do protests by interest groups create?
Visible public pressure