pressure groups Flashcards
what is a pressure group?
an organised group of people that aims to influence actions
what are the 4 types of pressure groups
cause groups, insider groups, social movements, outsider groups, interest groups
what are outsider groups?
these are groups with no links to the government
what are insider groups?
groups that are regularly consulted by the government
what are cause groups?
promotional groups that anyone can join
What are social groups
similar to a cause group, but lacking a formal structure. Very radical
what are interest groups
these are also known as sectional groups, because they represent a certain ‘section’ of society, for example, trade unions
How do pressure groups use their influence
ministers, parliament, political parties, public opinion and direct action.
What percent of the UK are part of pressure groups n
40-50%
What is the ‘chequebook group’ idea
people join a group without actually actively participating much
