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
