Pressure Groups

Question 1

Characteristics of a pressure group

Answer 1

1. Single issue
2. International
3. Influence one area

Question 2

Characteristics of a political party

Answer 2

1. Multi issue
2. National
3. Looking to get into government

Question 3

Characteristics of an insider pressure group

Answer 3

1. Work directly with government
2. Have more access points e.g ministers
3. Use more official and legal channels

Question 4

Characteristics of an outside pressure group

Answer 4

1. Have other access points e.g the public and the media
2. More direct action
3. Cause more of a fuss

Question 5

Why has there been an increase in Pressure Group membership?

Answer 5

1. People have more single issue interests
2. Less trust in government
3. Pre 2015 - party membership declining
4. PGs have clear aims and will stick to them
5. Partisan dealignment
6. Rise in populism has contributed to the increase
7. Social media made it easier for PGs to spread idea e.g Vote Leave and 38 Degrees
8. Use of celebrity endorsement