Ways That Individuals Can Influence Government Desision Makinb Flashcards
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Intro
There are many ways that individuals can influence government decisions. This essay will look at the methods of: petitions, consultations, joining a pressure group and voting
In what year did the UK support the introduction of what law after it received over __,______ signatures in a petition. What did this law do
2019
130,000 signatures
Gives greater protection to police dogs and horses after the dog Finn was stabbed
2 of the biggest petitions were turned down and ignored. What were they and how many signatures did they receive
Cancel Brexit
Ban Donald trump from the UK - over 7 million signatures
In 20__ Scotland will become the first country in the world to have what? This was influenced by who?
2021
Have a LGBT inclusive education system
Influenced by TIE pressure group
Which pressure group is unsuccessful and publicly/government hated? Why?
Just Stop Oil for their obnoxious and criminal ways of protest
consultation surrounding the cruelty of wildlife was held in July 20__. This consultation closed in August 20__ due to the fact __% of respondents said they agree with increasing the maximum penalties for wildlife destruction. What did this result in?
2019
2019
97%
This resulted in the new bill, Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) Bill, introduced in September 2019.
___ of October 20__, a consultation on the proposal to allow _____ _____ by councillors was opened. Since the closing of this consultation in November 20__, no action has taken place on this matter.
3rd
2024
Proxy voting
2024
