Theme D Flashcards
(47 cards)
define and give an example of direct action
when people try to achieve political goals themselves e.g through protests.
define and give an example of indirect action
when people try to influence politicians to act for them, e.g using petitions.
define digital democracy
use of online technology to engage voters with election campaigns and make them more likely to vote.
define democracy
system of government in which people vote their elected representatives into parliament.
define and give an example of boycott
refuse to buy/use a product or service. e.g. many people boycott fast fashion companies
define advocacy
public support for or campaigning on behalf of a particular cause or company.
define lobbying
seek to influence (a legislator) on an issue.
define pressure groups
an organised group of people who are trying to change public opinion or government policy to its own beliefs or views.
give an example of pressure groups
e.g. amnesty international, greenpeace or oxfam.
define and give an example of insider pressure groups
groups that provide expertise and are consulted on government policy. e.g. BMA.
define outsider pressure groups
groups whose aims do not have the support of the government.
give an example of outsider pressure groups
fathers 4 justice.
define insider pressure groups
groups that provide expertise and are consulted on government policy.
give an example of insider pressure groups
BMA - british medical association
define trade unions
act on behalf of workers to give them a voice and represent their interests to employers.
give an example of trade unions
NEU - national education union
BMA - british medical association
define interest groups
people who share a common interest that may be political or not, and can promote their ideas in many ways.
define campaigning
using different methods to influence people’s behaviour and decisions.
define and give an example of to influence
to have an effect on someone or something. e.g. to change the way they behave, feel or think.
define and give an example of volunteering
when someone chooses to give their time to help others, usually without being paid.
define charities
help those in need locally by providing direct help, giving info or raising the profile of a particular issue
define censorship
limiting the information given to the general public by the government.
define press
a term generally used to refer to the media and in particular newspapers.
define and give an example of print media
describes published media. e.g books, newspapers and magazines.
