Politics- Pressure Groups Flashcards
What are the different types of pressure groups?
Sectional groups
Outsider groups
Cause groups
Insider groups
S.O.C.I
What factors influence pressure groups in Australia?
Access to decision-makers
Resources and funding
Media coverage
Public support
Government openness
A.R.M.P.G
How do pressure groups seek to achieve their aims and objectives?
Lobbying politicians
Legal challenges
Media Outreach
Public campaigns
Petitions and protests
L.L.M.P.P- Think lamp
How can the effectiveness of pressure groups be gauged?
Success in achieving policy changes
Public recognition
Access to decision-makers
Media coverage
Size of membership or public support
S.P.A.M.S
To what extent do pressure groups contribute to and are evidence of a free and open society?
- Allowing diverse voices to express their opinions
- Promoting civic/citizen engagement
A.P.P
To what extent are pressure groups evidence of the democratic process being undermined by loud, well-organised, and wealthy groups?
- By having more influence than smaller groups
- Can enhance the group by representing diverse interest and encouraging participation
What is an Outsider group?
Don’t have close ties with the government and often use public campaigns to make their point.
What is an Insider group?
Work closely with the government and gets special treatment while the public is left out.
What is a Wealthy group?
Have too much influence because of their money.
What are Sectional groups?
Represent specific groups of people, like workers or businesses.
What are Cause groups?
Focus on issues like the environment or human rights
What is a Successful pressure group?
-They help change or influence government decisions.
-People know about them and their cause.
-They get attention from the media.
-They have a lot of members or public support.
-They have access to important politicians or decision-makers.
What is a Democracy?
A democracy is a form of government where the people have the power to make decisions and choose their leaders.
What is Lobbying?
(talking to politicians).
