Influences On Parliament

Question 1

Political influence

Answer 1

Winning party puts legislative agenda in manifesto.
+ debates, updates law, democratic, efficient
- small majority could restrict law being passed, undemocratic, change law that previous govts set.

Question 2

Media

Answer 2

Alters law to suit the public and determines who runs the country.
+ highlights concerns, updates law, supports pressure groups
- manipulate news, owners biased, knee jerk reaction, govt might not ageee.

Question 3

Pressure groups

Answer 3

If mp is member of s pressure group they can highlight issues in the commons
+ public awareness, expertise, large membership, media support
- extreme bias, imposing ideas, undemocratic.

Question 4

Lobbyists

Answer 4

Can improve govt decisions by providing valuable insights, influence mps
+ provide info, can be done by anyone, democratic, up to date
- unreliable as they are paid, abuse process, secretive, used to protect big business profits with issues like pollution.