Pressure Groups

Question 1

What is a watchdog

Answer 1

A pressure group that scrutinises all executive departments and holds them to account for anything they do

Question 2

What is a lapdog

Answer 2

A pressure group that will allow the departments to do whatever they want and not hold them to account for anything

Question 3

What government department does the NFU have a close relationship with

Answer 3

The congressional committee of agriculture

Question 4

What is the difference between pressure groups and political parties

Answer 4

Political parties seek to gain political power, whereas pressure groups only seek to influence government