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What is a pressure group?an organised group of people that aims to influence the policies or actions of government.
What are the different types of pressure groups?Interest groups, Cause groups, Social movements, insider groups, outsider groups
What are the functions of a pressure group?provide a form of representation in the UK political system- they represent the interests of a particular group of people or represent the views on a particular issue. 40-50% of the UK population is a member of at least one pressure group. sometimes involved in policy formulation and implementation, through being insider groups.
What are the key features of a pressure group?They seek to exert influence from outside, Typically have a ‘narrow issue’ focus, for example, environmental issues, Members are united by a shared belief or common set of interests.
An example of pressure groups helping to form policy?For example, the National Farmers’ Union works with the Department for Rural Affairs to implement policies relating to farming and agriculture.
What is an interest group?also known as sectional groups, because they represent a certain ‘section’ of society, for example, trade unions.
What is a social movement?similar to a cause group, but lacking a formal structure. They are usually politically radical and aim to achieve a single objective.
What is a cause group?also known as promotional groups, because they seek to promote a particular cause
What is an insider group?these are groups regularly consulted by the government, with regular access to government ministers.
What is an outsider group?these are groups with no links or access to government. They have to use other ways to have an impact
What is an example of an interest group?the National Union of Teachers, the Confederation of British Industry, and the British Medical Association.
What is an example of an insider group?BMA, CBI, Trade unions under a Labour government.
What is an example of an outsider group?XR, PETA, Animal Liberation Front
What is an example of a cause group?Examples are Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and the Electoral Reform Society.
What is an example of a social movement?BLM, Civil Rights movement, Pro choice movement, Me Too movement.
What did Douglas Hurd say about pressure groups?"serpents that strangle efficient government"