TOPIC 1: Pressure politics

Question 1

What are think tanks

Answer 1

A group of experts who do research to provide advice, ideas and policy proposals on political, economic and social problems.

Question 2

Give an example of a labour think tank and a tory think tank

Answer 2

Labour - Labour Together
Tory - IEA (Institute of Economic Affairs)

Question 3

Whats the biggest issue of think tanks UK?

Answer 3

Transparency - they are often secretive about money and where they get money from

Question 4

Why are corporations an element of pressure politics?

Answer 4

-they play a crucial role in the economy therefore it is important for democracy that their voice is heard
-corporations have access to vast sums of money to lobby governments

Question 5

Explain lobbying / lobbyists

Answer 5

-lobbyists are individuals who aim to influence government or advise others on how to influence government
- a big part of lobbyists work is getting their clients to the right people, which often relies on lobbyists knowing the right people

Question 6

How much is the lobbying industry worth in the UK

Answer 6

Lobbying in the the UK is an industry worth an estimated £2billion per year and employs over 4000 people