Do pressure groups help or hinder democracy Flashcards
1
Q
Good, 1
A
Participation in political process
2
Q
Good, 2
A
Reflect pluaralist democracy which gives citizens another voice
3
Q
Good, 3
A
Counter balance the tyranny of the majority, allow minority groups to get their voice heard
4
Q
good 4
A
keeps government on its toes and educates and informs the electorate
5
Q
Bad 1
A
they can be divise and selfish, one group can dominate an issue exp BMA trade union strike 2012
6
Q
Bad 2
A
They are not accountable to the public as a whole despite the influence on policy
7
Q
bad 3
A
Reduced power of parliament and undermined it’s sovereignty due to working with ministers
8
Q
bad 4
A
makes the country difficult to manage and govern hyper pluralism shows the difficulty
