4.3 how campaigns influence policy making Flashcards
1
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what is a pressure making group
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they are groups which are set up to influence government policies in interests of a particular cause
2
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how do pressure group campaigns affect policy making
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they influence by gaining public support for change and persuading politicians who make the laws that change is needed
3
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give an example of a pressure making group
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- protection against stalking
- British lung foundation
4
Q
what is the British lung foundation?
A
anti-smoking campaign to spread awareness of lung diseases
5
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what did the British lung foundation do?
A
made a campaign which involved changing the aw on smoking in cars with children
6
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what did the BLF do
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- secured 50,000 in a petition in 2011 and presented it to the president
- produced research also showed the effects of second smoke and the lasting damage it causes
- as a result, a ban on smoking in cars with children was introduced in England and Wales in 2014 (children and families act 2014)
