Democracy and Participation points:

Question 1

How far do pressure groups promote a pluralistic democracy?

Answer 1

1-Representation
2-Participation
3-Free to compete.

1-Representation- limited groups.
2-Particiaption (parties more)
3-Elitist

Question 2

Evaluate the view that the largest pressure groups in the UK are the most successful?

Answer 2

1. Have the financial power to make the gov listen.
2. Organisation
3. Size
4. Can be out of touch/ receive hostility from the public.
5. Small groups can be very successful
6. If government opposes then will not succeed no matter size.

Question 3

Evaluate the view that Pressure Groups involved in civil liberties have become more effective since the 2010 Equalities Act?

Answer 3

Needs help.

Question 4

Evaluate the view that human rights are well protected in the UK?

Answer 4

1. Strong framework for protecting human rights.
2. Strong respect for civil liberties- taken seriously.
3. Public and pressure group commitment.
4. Framwork threatens public interest.
5. Governments patchy record.
6. Growing criticism of the HRA.

Question 5

Evaluate the view that Pressure Groups involved in civil liberties have become more effective since the 2010 Equalities Act?

Answer 5

1. Pressure groups forefront of securing rights.
2. Pressure groups protect minority rights.
4. Gov. made the law to protect rights.
   2.Gov legislation has been in place for a long time before EA. 1970’s ECHR.
   3.

Question 6

Evaluate the view that the media is the most important factor in determining pressure group success?

Answer 6

1. Law changes. (force change)
2. Public support.
3. Participation (social media)
4. Pushing at an open door,
5. Negative media.
6. Leadsership more important.

Question 7

Evaluate the view that direct action is the most successful method used by pressure groups?

Answer 7

1. Law changed.
2. Public support.
3. Participation - social media.
4. Law changed.
5. Public support.
6. Participation.- other ways