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Features
DIN
DIN
Different levels of govt
Influence details of decisions
Narrow range of issues
Functions
HERPPS
HERPPS
Hold govt to account Educate Representation Private members' legislation Participation Scrutiny
Methods
MDPL
MDPL
Mobilise public opinino
Direct action
Petitions
Lobbying
Where they operate
GEL
GEL
Government
EU level
Law courts
Similarities between parties and pressure groups
RSMRC
RSMRC
Representative Single issue parties Multiple issue pressure groups Run for elections Close associations
Differences between parties and pressure groups
BPRN
BPRN
Parties seek power
Responsibility must be accepted by parties
Narrower concerns for PGs
Behaviour
Advantages of insiders
D
PLE
D
PLE
Development of policy
Prevent legislation early
Disadvantages of insiders
R
TC
R
TC
Responsibility
Too close to govt.
Democratic features of PGs
PMERP
PMERP
Participation Minority interests Education Representation Pluralism
Undemocratic features of PGs
SIDEFD
SIDEFD
Size Internal democracy Disproportionate influence Education Finance Digitalised democracy
Reasons why PGs fail
CCLAG
CCLAG
Contradict govt. policy Clashes with another more powerful PG Alienating the public Lack of popularity Govt. resists campaign
Ways digital democracy has helped PGs
REEP
REEP
Reach more members
E-petitions
Easier to organise campaigns
Publicity
