Paper 1- Mock Flashcards
What is a pressure group?
An organised group of citizens who support a common cause or which to bring about change.
What is meant by the term “lobbying”?
Individually or in a group meet with a person or organisation that you wish to influence.
Identify two ways in which a pressure group differs from a political party?
- Pressure groups don’t contest elections
2. Pressure groups have a limited range of issues they campaign about
What does advocacy mean?
Advocacy is the skill of being able to put forward a reasoned point of view. This sometimes done on behalf of others.
Explain a function of a trade union
It represents workers in wage negotiations with employers or provides legal advice
Points for million mask march
The group has no clear structure or leadership and depends on the internet to communicate. It lacks clear focus on their cause, too many causes, so it’s confusing. The violence’s used.
How does primary or secondary sources assisted us in our investigation?
Primary source- eg meeting, interviewing, survey
Secondary source- media, books, library
What’s a referendum?
When citizens are asked to vote on an issue
Identify two situations in which a referendum might be used?
Indicate a major constitutional issue or change and may support with an example.
Two ways the British constitution makes it easier for uk politicians to bring about change?
The uk has a unwritten constitution so it can easily be changed. For example, it just needs for the majority in the commons, lords and the monarch to agree on the change then it is put through. Also Britain doesn’t need 2/3 of all states to agree.
What’s the title of someone elected at local government?
A councillor
Name two services provided by local government
Planning, housing, social services and libraries
How could citizens take action against a proposed development?
They could protest at the site, or lobbying
What is the uk prim minister?
A constituency MP or chairman of the cabinet
What jobs do civil servents do?
Advising ministers on government policy and cabinet secretary
