3. Group Politics

Question 1

4 types Pressure Groups

Answer 1

1. Sectional
2. Promotional/Cause
3. Insider
4. Outsider

Question 2

Sectional/Interest Groups

Answer 2

limited membership

Interests of particular groups E.G Teachers, Doctors

Question 3

Promotional/Cause Groups

Answer 3

Open Membership

Altruistic Policies

Question 4

Insider Groups

Answer 4

Special relation with gov

Question 5

Outsider Groups

Answer 5

No relation with gov

Public opinion to pressure the gov

Question 6

Other Groups that exert force on gov

Answer 6

1. Corporations
2. Lobbyists
3. Think Tanks

Question 7

Corporations

Answer 7

Encourage gov to legislate in certain areas

Question 8

Lobbyists

Answer 8

Companies that get paid to access gov for their clients

Often employ ex-politicians

Question 9

Think Tanks

Answer 9

Privately funded, non profit org

Conduct Research to change political policies

Question 10

“Revolving door” issue

Answer 10

Number of former ministers taking jobs outside rose by 60% in 2017