Pressure groups Flashcards
1
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definition of pressure groups
A
individuals who come together to put pressure on policy makers
2
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Reasons for pressure groups advantage against each other
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Insider status
size of membership
wealth
public profile
3
Q
Sectional pressure groups
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advance/ protect interests of members
closed membership
motivated by self interest
4
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Casual groups
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promote value/ principle
open to all
motivated by altruistic considerations
5
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Reasons for joining pressure groups
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Representation personal beliefs participation material benefits need
