Pressure Groups

Question 1

what is a pressure group

Answer 1

a group that seeks to exert pressure on the government

Question 2

define an outsider pressure group

Answer 2

not closely associated with the gov. concentrate on mobilising public opinion to put pressure on gov

Question 3

define insider pressure group

Answer 3

special relationship with gov. sims are usually compatible with gov

Question 4

define promotional pressure group

Answer 4

members tend to be open. seeking to gain a mass of support. benefit wider society

Question 5

define lobbyists

Answer 5

companies who get paid to gain access to government for those clients.ethics questioned as companies pay lobbying companies fees in order to influence the gov

Question 6

name 4 access points for pressure groups

Answer 6

government
parliament
the media and public opinion
political parties

Question 7

what are insider methods