Seek to win power, have a broad issue focus & shared preferences.
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Lobbying
Groups meet with politicians & civil servants to argue their case and try to persuade them to adopt their ideas.
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Research and public reports
Research provides evidence to support the pressure group's argument, informs politicians and raises public awareness.
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Evidence at hearings
Public consultations, legislative committees and select committees hold hearings to help them determine a decision or action.
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Public campaigns
Raise public awareness of their cause, encourage the public to take action themselves or put pressure on elected officials.
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Public demonstrations
Marches and rallies: to demonstrate their strength and support to those in power.
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Public stunts
Small groups without the funds to back their campaign will use public stunts to attract publicity through media attention.
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Civil disobedience
Illegal methods: disrupting events, staging a sit-in order etc. They feel there is no other option.
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Strikes
Strikes can be damaging for the government (especially the economy). Government will feel forced.
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Celebrity spokesperson
Raise the profile of the group, gain media attention, attract more support etc.
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Test cases to court
Legal expertise: the group may bring the case in front of the courts. Secures & protects the rights of their members.
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Digital campaigns
Websites are set up to promote their cause, social media used to publicise events and create viral campaigns.
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Pluralist democracy
Operates through the capacity of organised groups/interests to articulate popular demands and ensure government responsiveness.
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Conditions for pluralist democracy
1. Wide dispersal of power amongst competing groups (no elite groups).
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Conditions for pluralist democracy
1. Wide dispersal of power amongst competing groups (no elite groups), 2. Internally democratic because leaders are accountable to members, 3. Gov is neutral: willing to listen to any group or interest.
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Widen political participation
Pressure groups are a supplement to declining electoral turnout.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
British Medical Association (sectional group)
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BMA
Card 3
Front
National Union of Teachers (sectional group)
Back
Card 4
Front
Confederation of British industry (sectional group)
Back
Card 5
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Campaigning for a particular cause or issue. Usually not a cause that directly affects its members. Anyone can join a causal group.
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