Different groups in society take action to promote their interest or protect them from a threat.
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Define responses
Often talks about taking economic action to deal with things like inflation, unemployment etc.
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Define ideological
Beliefs and views that someone believes in.
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Define crises
Creates a need for rapid decision making.
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Define paternalism
Creates policy making, occurs when politicians believe they understand what is best for society
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Define parties
Members and leaders inputs will be considered within a party where ideological demand mainly appear.
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Define civil servants and political advisers
Advise political leaders and sometimes called to make decisions.
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Define political leaders
Those who immediately make decisions and are held accountable for them.
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Define parliament
Consider political demands and familiarises decisions that have been made elsewhere, including legislation.
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Define quangos
Consider policy options and advise ministers on political action.
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Define cabinet
20-25 people appointed by the PM. Makes governmental approval on a political decision.
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Define PM
At the apex of the decision process, has to take into account other parts of the political system and can be overruled.
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Define legislation
Refers to the new laws that may emerge from parliament.
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Define Ministerial decisions
When ministers are granted wide powers to make decisions like going to war without referring to parliament.
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Define broad policy
Concerns the general plan of the governments plans and priorities.
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Define Judicial Reviews
Where laws and decisions by government are challenged by the public. This can be because the laws unclear, and the government may have to review or renew the legislation.
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Define responses
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Often talks about taking economic action to deal with things like inflation, unemployment etc.
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