Pressure Groups, Think Tanks, Lobbyists Flashcards
What is a pressure group?
Organisations which try to get the government to try and adopt their ideas or not pursue a specific policy
What is a Think Tank?
An organisation whose role is to undertake research into various aspects of public policy. Staffed by experts, often sets policy agendas.
What does a sectional - also known as an interest group - do?
Promotes the interests of an occupation or another group in society - membership usually restricted to people who meet specific requirements
What is a cause group?
An organisation focused on a particular goal or raising awareness of an issue
What is a social movement?
An organisation with a looser structure than a cause group. Usually politically radical and seeks to achieve a single goal
What is an insider group?
A pressure group that is consulted by the government. Tactics are restrained and avoid disruption.
What is an outsider group?
A pressure group that is not often consulted by the government. They rely on public opinion.
What does a lobbyist do?
They are paid by their clients to try and influence the government in the interests of their clients
Examples of right wing think tanks
The Adam Smith Institute
Policy Exchange
Centre for Policy Studies
Examples of left wing think tanks
The Fabian Society
New Economics Foundation
Green House
Examples of neutral think tanks
Respublica
Demos
Centre for Social Justice
Examples of liberal think tanks
Liberty
Reform
