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Question 1

define Lobbying

Answer 1

form of advocacy which aims to directly influence government officials

Question 2

define Lobbyist

Answer 2

someone who tries to persuade a politician or group to do something, often that benefits them

Question 3

define Think Tank

Answer 3

a body of experts providing advice and ideas on specific political or economic problems

Question 4

sectional pressure group

Answer 4

pressure groups that represent a section of society and have narrow aims

Question 5

three examples of sectional pressure groups

Answer 5

BMA
Trade union congress
confederation of british industry

Question 6

promotional pressure group

Answer 6

pressure groups that are concerned with an issue and are open to all and aim to help all members of the community

Question 7

three examples of promotional pressure groups

Answer 7

greenpeace
CND
Just stop oil

Question 8

dual function pressure group

Answer 8

mixture of sectional and promotional

Question 9

corporation

Answer 9

a large organisation, normally a company or group of people, that acts as a single entity, separate from its owners