Pressure Groups and Other Influences Flashcards
What is a pressure group?
A pressure group is an organised group of people that aims to influence the policies or actions of government.
How do pressure groups exert influence?
Ministers/civil servants
Parliament
Political Parties
Public opinion
What are the two methods called used by pressure groups?
Insider Methods
Outsider Methods
What are insider methods?
Insider methods are a method used by pressure groups which look to influence government directly by making contact with politicians and decision makers.
What are outsider methods?
Outsider methods are used to influence government indirectly by informing and pursuading the public to support them.
What are some examples of insider methods?
Pressure groups trying to access key decision makers (PM, Cabinet and Civil Servants).
Provide specialist information and advice when government is introducing new legislation.
Target specific members of the Houses.
What are some examples of outsider methods?
Mass public campaigns, (marches and demonstrations)
publicity stunts
social media, e-petitions
use of celebs and other influential figures
civil disobedience.
What is civil disobedience?
Form of direct action where there is a refusal to obey certain rules.
What are the four different types of pressure groups?
Outsider Groups
Insider Groups
Interest/Sectional Groups
Promotional/Cause Groups
What is a interest/sectional group?
Group where membership is restricted to certain members of society. Aim to look after interests of this particular group.
