Pressure Groups Flashcards
1
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The purpose of pressure groups is…
A
to persuade the government to act in support of them on 1 particular issue.
2
Q
Pressure groups are set up to focus on
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1 issue only usually.
3
Q
An insider pressure group works…
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with the government.
4
Q
An outsider pressure group works…
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against the government to sway the public’s opions and gain their support to push over the government.
5
Q
Methods / rights of a pressure group:
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- mass media
- marches
- demosntrations and rallies
- contacting decision makers
- petitions
- posters and leaflets
- internet campaigns
- promote their cause
- recruit new members
6
Q
Responsibilities of a pressure group:
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- the must follow all conduct procedures
- stay within the law
- they cannot lie to persuade or gain support
- they cannot force people to join their cause
- they cannot bully or intimidate those who oppose their cause
- they cannot falsify support / signatures, their support must be genuine
