Pressure Groups

Question 1

What is a pressure group?

Answer 1

A pressure group is an organized group that seeks to influence government policy and decision-making.

Question 2

Name one example of a pressure group in the UK.

Answer 2

One example of a pressure group in the UK is Greenpeace.

Question 3

True or False: Pressure groups can operate in both the public and private sectors.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is one positive aspect of pressure groups?

Answer 4

One positive aspect of pressure groups is that they can raise awareness about important social issues.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Pressure groups often use _____ to lobby politicians.

Answer 5

campaigning strategies

Question 6

What is one negative impact of pressure groups?

Answer 6

One negative impact of pressure groups is that they can lead to disproportionate influence by wealthy organizations.

Question 7

What type of pressure group is the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)?

Answer 7

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is an interest group representing agricultural interests.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method used by pressure groups? A) Lobbying B) Protests C) Voting D) Public campaigns

Answer 8

C) Voting

Question 9

Short Answer: How do pressure groups contribute to democracy?

Answer 9

Pressure groups contribute to democracy by allowing diverse interests to be represented and heard in the political process.

Question 10

What is the role of think tanks in relation to pressure groups?

Answer 10

Think tanks often provide research and policy analysis that pressure groups use to support their advocacy efforts.