pressure groups

Question 1

what are pressure groups

Answer 1

groups that try and bring a particular interest in attention of public and government- make government reconsider the law on certain areas, eg 2007 ban on smoking in public places due to public and medical opinion. eg also 2024 ban on vapes

Question 2

what are sectional pressure groups

Answer 2

exist to represent the interests of a particular group of people, often work groups or professionals, eg AA representing motorists

Question 3

what are cause pressure groups

Answer 3

exist to promote a particular cause, different types like environmental, animal welfare, human rights groups

Question 4

what are strategies of pressure groups

Answer 4

lobbying mps
petition
protest/ marches
online media
stunts (illegal)

Question 5

limitation of conflicting interests

Answer 5

want opposing things, such as the ban on fox hunting 2004 ordered by the league against cruel sports but countryside alliance wanted it to continue

Question 6

limitation of it being undemocratic

Answer 6

pressure groups are seeking to impose their ideas even when the majority of the public do not support the view

Question 7

strength of pressure groups

Answer 7

wide range of issues drawn to attention as there are varying issues from different pressure groups. raise important issues and make government more aware, eg with enironmental issues