UK Politics (1) - Pressure Groups, Lobbyists, Think Tanks Flashcards

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What is a pressure group?

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Organisations which try to get the government to try and adopt their ideas or not pursue a specific policy

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What is a Think Tank?

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An organisation whose role is to undertake research into various aspects of public policy. Staffed by experts, often sets policy agendas.

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What does a sectional - also known as an interest group - do?

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Promotes the interests of an occupation or another group in society - membership usually restricted to people who meet specific requirements

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What is a cause group?

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An organisation focused on a particular goal or raising awareness of an issue

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What is a social movement?

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An organisation with a looser structure than a cause group. Usually politically radical and seeks to achieve a single goal

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What is an insider group?

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A pressure group that is consulted by the government. Tactics are restrained and avoid disruption.

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What is an outsider group?

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A pressure group that is not often consulted by the government. They rely on public opinion.

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What does a lobbyist do?

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They are paid by their clients to try and influence the government in the interests of their clients

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Examples of right wing think tanks

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The Adam Smith Institute
Policy Exchange
Centre for Policy Studies

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Examples of left wing think tanks

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The Fabian Society
New Economics Foundation
Green House

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Examples of neutral think tanks

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Respublica
Demos
Centre for Social Justice

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Examples of liberal think tanks

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Liberty
Reform

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