parliamentary law making

Question 1

what are some influences on parliament

Answer 1

lobbyists, media, pressure groups, manifestos

Question 2

what are lobbyists

Answer 2

proffesionals who persuade parliament to reform, enact or repeal laws in response to the interests they represent

Question 3

how does media influence parliament

Answer 3

newspapers and broadcast can sway public opinion and present certain arguments either in favour of, or against reform laws

Question 4

how do pressure groups influence parliament

Answer 4

groups which exist to persuade parliament in certain areas

Question 5

how do manifestos influence parliament

Answer 5

promises which are drawn up in the run up to elections which sets up the aims and objectives for a political party

Question 6

give an example of a party manifesto

Answer 6

the bill of rights - scrap human rights act

Question 7

give an example of pressure group influence

Answer 7

league against cruel sports - hunting act 2004

Question 8

why is it important to influence parliament

Answer 8

many laws are in response to public opinion (snowball campaign)

Question 9

what are the problems with influencing parliament

Answer 9

media may be aligned with political parties, pressure groups and lobbyists may have internal connections