Lesson 45 (Moyninhan) Flashcards

1
Q

What do think tanks do?

A

Produce data and statistics

for the side of the political spectrum that they are on

This helps politicians decisions look more logical

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2
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Example of a right wing think tank?

A

Adam Smith Institute

Make pieces on why lower taxes and deregulation is better

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3
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Example of a left wing think tank?

A

Fabian Society

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4
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Example of a liberal think tank?

A

Liberty

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5
Q

How do think tanks make money?

A

They don’t

They only survive of donations

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6
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Example of both labour and conservative MPs using lobbying controversially?

A

Jack Straw (previous foreign secretary) (labour)

Malcolm Rikfind (previous foreign secretary) (conservative)

they offered to help a fictious Chinese firm created by Channel 4 for 5k a day

forced to resign

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7
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Example in relation the the Raptor Alliance of the positives of lobbying?

A

Lobbied to protect racing birds

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