Chapter 5 - What are pressure groups? Flashcards
1
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Define Pressure Group
A
A group of like minded individuals who come together in order to put pressure on the government concerning certain policy
2
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What is a single issue group?
A
A pressure group/protest movement which focuses on a single issue as opposed to a range of issues (eg. Pro-Life)
3
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Define New Pressure Group Politics
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The term characterizes the rise of more loosely organised social movements, protest movements, direct action campaigns and grassroots activities. Distinct from earlier, more organised PGs
4
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What are the key roles of PGs?
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Participation
Representation
Education
