Pressure Groups Flashcards
What are Interest groups?
Aim to look after the interests of a restricted section of society, eg teachers or lawyers
What are Cause groups?
Open memberships, seeking to gain mass support tend to benefit wider society
What are outsider groups?
Not closely associated with the government, concentrated on mobilising public opinion to place pressure on government
What are insider Groups?
Special relationship with the government and are compatible
1st Act of insider groups
Try to access key decision makers to argue directly
2nd act of insider groups
provides special info when government is considering new legislation gives them access to influence
3rd Act of insider groups
target and influence specific member of the house of commons or lords / EU
1st act of outsider groups
Mass public campaign such as marches, place pressure on government
2nd act of outsider groups
publicity stunts and illegal activities
3rd act of outsider groups
social media, E petitions and internet to voice concerns
4th act of outsider groups
use of celebrities to contribute to news
1st form of direct action from pressure groups
marches and demonstrations to show objection or support, exp brexit marches
2nd form of direct action from pressure groups
Trade unions may go on strike, junior doctor contracts
3rd form of direct action of pressure groups
sit ins, exp occupy london
4th direct action from pressure groups
illegal acts such as against animal testing
