Pressure Group Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What are traditional pressure group methods?
A
- Letter writing
- Petitions
- Public demonstrations
- Lobbying
2
Q
What methods may pressure groups use?
A
- Influencing the legislative process directly
- Legal action
- Through a political party
- Direct action
- Media
3
Q
On what four levels can litigation be effective?
A
- Where court finds gov has acted beyond authority
- Where rules in place violate EU law
- Where Act or Parliament or actions of public official violate Human Rights Act
- Where litigation raises public awareness
4
Q
What is direct action?
A
Includes those forms of political protest that move beyond traditional pressure group methods, often involving a degree of civil disobedience
