Chapter 8 - Power to Influence Lawmaking

Question 1

What are the types of political parties?

Answer 1

Major, minor, micro

Question 2

What are major political parties + example?

Answer 2

Major parties are those which contest elections to form government and have significant influence over lawmaking e.g. Labor, Liberal Party

Question 3

What are minor political parties + example?

Answer 3

Minor parties are those which gain representation from a stable following, however lack support to form government, e.g. Greens

Question 4

What are micro political parties + example?

Answer 4

Micro parties are occasionally represented in parliament, usually by few members e.g. Justice Party

Question 5

What are the types of pressure groups?

Answer 5

Very influential, moderately influential, less influential

Question 6

What are very influential pressure groups + example?

Answer 6

Represent the interests of a significantly large group, have resources, and can easily reach lawmakers e.g. Business Council Australia

Question 7

What are moderately influential pressure groups + example?

Answer 7

Influence depends on circumstances, and rely on publicity to have an impact e.g. Australian Conservation Foundation in 2020 bushfires

Question 8

What are less influential pressure groups + example?

Answer 8

Limited influence due to niche cause and little support e.g. Australian Republic Movement