Influences On Legislation

Question 1

Government policy, manifestos to promises and political influences

Answer 1

Manifesto promises are listed during elections, if the party wins these are expected to be implemented during their term in the office
In the 2024 labour manifesto the party promised to add VAT to private schools which was implemented in their first duties

Question 2

Media

Answer 2

The term media means the way in which information is supplied to the public. They can play a role in representing and swaying public opinion, members of the public can make their opinions heard by contacting media sources
The government can also make their views known by attempting to influence public opinion

Question 3

What is an examples how media had an influence

Answer 3

The snowdrop campaign which successfully used the media to campaign for handguns to be banned

Question 4

How do pressure groups have an influence

Answer 4

Groups who campaign as they have a special interest in a subject or a cause
They bring their interest or chase to the attention of general public and government

Question 5

Example how pressure groups have an influence

Answer 5

Animal welfare groups which pressured the government to ban hunting foxes with dogs

Question 6

Lobbyists

Answer 6

Lobbying is persuading government ministers or individuals to support a cause
Lobbying can take place in the form of Indivfuual meetings, writing messages, producing surveys or petitions to show wide support