group politics

Question 1

types of pressure groups

Answer 1

• insider
• outsider groups
• sectional/ interest groups
• promotional/cause groups

Question 2

other collective organisations

Answer 2

• large companies/ corporations
• lobbyists
• think tanks

Question 3

methods used by pressure groups

Answer 3

• insider methods
  ( government contacts , try to access key decision makers)
  -outsider methods
  (publicity stunts, social media + celebrities , illegal actions)
• direct action
  (marches and demonstrations, strike , sit ins , illegal acts)

Question 4

factors influencing the success of groups

Answer 4

• insider
• wealth
• social status
• celebrity
• public support
• size

Question 5

strengths of pressure groups

Answer 5

• participate in the political process
• gives citizens another voice
• limit to government
• educate and inform the electorate

Question 6

weaknesses of pressure groups

Answer 6

• selfish
• not accountable to the public
• difficult to manage
• limits the power of government