Life In Modern Britain - Making A Difference In Society Flashcards
What are the 3 parts to the democratic process citizens can partake in?
Standing for election
Setting up online petitions
Voting
What generation of people in the UK are least likely to vote?
Young people.
What is the general pattern of voter turnout in the UK?
It’s declining.
Why do people not vote?
Lack of interest/apathy Their vote won’t make a difference Lack of faith in politicians Lack of understanding/info on how to participate Issues aren’t important to them Lead busy lives
How can you increase voter participation?
Make voting compulsory
Lower the voting age to 16
Allow online voting
How can citizens influence those in power/bring their views to attention?
Petitions Leafleting Lobbying Direct action Boycotts Demonstrations Media promotion Use of celebrity Use of e-media Join a political party
What is a pressure group?
Organised body of citizens who share a common interest in an issue & promote their cause.
What are the 4 types of pressure groups?
Single-cause
Multi-cause
Protective
Promotional
What is a single-cause group?
A pressure group focusing on a single issue.
What is a multi-cause group?
Pressure group that seek to influence policy & decisions over a range of issues
E.g trade unions
What is a protective group?
A pressure group seeking to protect the interests of their members
E.g British Medical Association who speak on behalf of doctors
What is a promotional group?
Pressure group that promote views to members & other interested parties on a particular topic
E.g Greenpeace with environmental issues
What is an insider status group?
Pressure group with ability to discuss, meet & be consulted by those it wish to influence.
What is an outsider status group?
Pressure group that doesn’t have access to decision makers & isn’t consulted or directly involved in discussion.
