Pressure Groups

Question 1

Define ‘Pressure Group’

Answer 1

A group of people that aim to influence Parliament into changing a policy.

Question 2

What is a Sectional Group? Give an example

Answer 2

A group that represents the interests of a particular section of society.

Example: National Education Union

Question 3

What is a Promotional Group? Give an example

Answer 3

A group that represents one particular issue.

Example: The RSPCA

Question 4

What is an Insider Group? Give an example

Answer 4

A group that is consulted by the government when a policy is being made.

Example: National Farmers’ Union

Question 5

What is an Outsider Group? Give an example

Answer 5

A group that is rejected and not consulted by the government.

Example: Just Stop Oil

Question 6

Give 2 reasons why pressure groups are good for democracy

Answer 6

1) Increases political participation

2) Holds the government to account over policies

Question 7

Give 2 reasons why pressure groups are bad for democracy

Answer 7

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