Interest And Pressure Groups Flashcards
What is the main characteristic of members of an interest group?
People who belong to an interest group share a common interest.
What are pressure groups often formed from?
Pressure groups are often interest groups that put pressure on the government.
Name three examples of interest and pressure groups.
- Mind
- Surfers Against Sewage
- NSPCC
- Greenpeace
- Amnesty International
- Oxfam
- Stop HS2
- Age UK
What role do interest groups serve for individuals?
They give people a voice.
How do interest groups help the government?
Help give government a better idea of public opinion.
Are most interest groups voluntary or involuntary?
Many are voluntary.
What type of organizations often act as pressure groups?
Charities often act as pressure groups.
What methods do pressure groups use to influence change?
They use direct or indirect methods.
What are two objectives of pressure groups?
- Change government policy
- Change public opinion
- Change the way private companies operate
What is one accountability function of pressure groups?
They hold government to account.
