Definitions Flashcards
What are three features of pressure groups?
~They tend to campaign on a single or narrow set of policies
~They rarely stand candidates for election
~They try to influence policy without becoming the decision makers themselves
Who came up with the Selectional and Promotional labels for pressure groups? When?
Rob Baggott in 1995.
Who do sectional pressure groups represent?
A particular section of society.
What are some examples of sectional pressure groups?
The Institute of Directors, National Union of Teachers, National Farmers’ Union, Confederation of British Industry etc
Who can be a member of a sectional pressure group?
Anyone who is a member of the section of the society that the pressure group represents.
Why would one join a sectional pressure group?
To gain personally from campaigning.
What do promotional pressure groups represent?
A particular set of economic/political objectives or ideas.
What are some examples of promotional pressure groups?
Greenpeace, Amnesty International, the Campaign for Real Ale etc
Who can join a promotional pressure group?
Anyone, because promotional pressure groups want popular support.
Who came up with the Insider and Outsider labels for pressure groups? When?
Wyn Grant in 1989
What is an insider pressure group?
A pressure group which has regular, privileged access to decision makers.
What are some examples of insider pressure groups?
Institute of Directors, NSPCC etc
Why might insider groups have their status?
~They have expertise
~They are legitimate
~Their ideas line up with those of the government of the time
~They are too big to be ignored
~They have made donations to the party in government
What type of pressure groups tend to be insiders?
Sectional
What is an outsider pressure group?
A pressure group which is largely excluded from political consultation. They usually have to work outside of the typical governmental process to get their voices heard.
