Glossary of terms

?
Pressure Group
A collection of people who wish to influence decision makers on issues they feel are important.
1 of 17
Insider Groups
Are often consulted by government and influence their decision
2 of 17
Outsider Groups
Have less direct contact with the government, more about making statements.
3 of 17
Casual/promotional Groups
pressure groups that promote specific issues (e.g nuclear disarmament.)
4 of 17
Interest Groups
promote the interest of their workers (fire brigades union)
5 of 17
Fundraising
Charging membership fees + selling merchindise
6 of 17
Mebership
Receive magazines, leaflets and information to help the suppourt the group (usually charged a fee)
7 of 17
Campaigning
How a pressure group gets its message across and tries to influence government decisions.
8 of 17
Protest marches
Large groups of people taking to the streets to show their views.
9 of 17
Rallies
Big meetings with interesting influential speakers who address the crowd.
10 of 17
Public meetings
Organised to inform local people on the issues concerning the pressure groups.
11 of 17
Boycotts
When people avoid using or buying from certain companies to get a point across
12 of 17
Strikes
when members of a trade union stop working to put pressure on employers to meet their demands.
13 of 17
leafleting
Distributing leaflets to people who may be new to the issues.
14 of 17
Street Stalls
Attract attention to the campaign or cause
15 of 17
Petitions
A good way of showing how many people are in support of the campaign
16 of 17
E-Campaigning
A fast growing way of spreading messages and building campaigns
17 of 17

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Are often consulted by government and influence their decision

Back

Insider Groups

Card 3

Front

Have less direct contact with the government, more about making statements.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

pressure groups that promote specific issues (e.g nuclear disarmament.)

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

promote the interest of their workers (fire brigades union)

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Government & Politics resources:

See all Government & Politics resources »See all government influences resources »