Pressure Groups Flashcards
Name the 3 types of PRESSURE GROUP
Causal
Sectional
Social
Define what is meant by the term ‘OUTSIDER’. In the context if pressure groups.
Not consulted by GOVt
Views aren’t in alignment of the party in power
Independent
Define what is meant by the term ‘INSIDER’. In the context if pressure groups.
Rely on contacts with ministers
Views mostly align with the party in power
Give an example of a SECTIONAL pressure group
BMA (British Medical Association]
Give an example of a CAUSAL pressure group.
PlaneStupid
NSPCC
Greenpeace
Give an example of a SOCIAL MOVEMENT pressure group.
BLM
How many pressure groups are there in the UK.
Over 7000
What are the features of a SECTIONAL pressure group.
Members must meet a certain requirement to join.
Promote interests if an occupation.
Trade Unions
What are the features of a CAUSAL pressure group.
Focused on achieving a goal or drawing attention to an issue.
What are the features of a SOCIAL MOVEMENT pressure group.
Loosely structured
Politically radical
Achieve a single objective
What methods do pressure groups use?
E-Petitions
Demonstrations
Protests
Meetings Written letters to people in power
What makes a pressure group SUCCESSFUL?
Large platform
Money
GOVt
Position in society
pressure group
group that advocates for change or reform
BMA aims
maintain interests for medical professionals
BMA methods
protests, surveys, raise awareness
success of BMA
overturned unfair law on pension suspension
aims of NSPCC
keep childhood free from abuse
NSPCC methods
lobbying, school assemblies
social movement
loosely structured, single objective, politically radical
success factors of pressure groups
size, funding, connection w GOVt
Think Tank
Body of experts who provide advice on specific political or economic problems
Right wing think tank example
institute for economic affairs
Left wing think tank example
Fabien society
Lobbyists
person who takes part in organised attempt to influence legislators
lobbying example
MP Owen patterson recieved 100,000 in an attempt to influence him
problems with lobbying (2)
wealth, regulation
How much influence do lobbyists have?
It is uncertain, as it is not very transparent
‘revolving door’ policy
When senior politicians take well paid jobs in private sector
// Politicians can continue to serve their party through other means such as Think Tanks
corporation
large business organisation
How can corporations come in to conflict with GOVt?
They could be appointed in HoL
