Pressure groups in politics

Question 1

Casual pressure group = ?

Answer 1

A group which is concerned with Mankind and not necessarily their own interests. They tend to be local groups and are usually registered as charities. They look after others which are not in the group themselves.

Question 2

Sectional pressure group = ?

Answer 2

A group which represents a narrow range of self interests. Tend to be known as interest groups. Looks after themselves.

Question 3

CBI = ?

Answer 3

Confederation of British Industry

Question 4

What are the CBI?

Answer 4

These are the most important pressure groups and are the most powerful group behind the government and other political parties.

Question 5

Examples of Casual pressure groups: ?

Answer 5

-RSPCA
-Stonewall
-Extinction Rebellion
-LGBTQ+ rights groups
-Black lives matter

Question 6

Examples of sectional pressure groups: ?

Answer 6

-Teachers unions
-CBI
-NFU- National farmers union
-TUC-Trade union Congress
-BDA-British dental association