democracy

• What is a pressure group?

  An organization influencing government policy
• What do pressure groups seek to achieve?

  Change laws or maintain existing ones
• What are the two main types of pressure groups?

  • Insider pressure groups
  • Outsider pressure groups
• What characterizes insider pressure groups?

  Close links with decision makers
• How do insider pressure groups influence policy?

  They are regularly consulted by decision makers
• Give an example of an insider pressure group.

  British Medical Association
• What defines outsider pressure groups?

  They work outside governmental processes
• Provide an example of an outsider pressure group.

  Extinction Rebellion
• How can pressure groups be further categorized?

  • Cause groups: Focus on specific issues
  • Interest groups: Advocate for their own members
• What are cause groups concerned with?

  Particular issues or causes
• Give an example of a cause group.

  Nil by Mouth
• What do interest groups aim to achieve?

  Benefits for their specific group
• What is an example of an interest group?

  Trade unions
• What specific group does the EIS represent?

  Teachers
• What issues does the EIS focus on?

  Pay and conditions of teachers
• What is a pressure group?

  An organization influencing government policy
• What are the two main types of pressure groups?

  Insider and outsider pressure groups
• What is an example of an insider pressure group?

  British Medical Association (BMA)
• How do insider pressure groups influence decision makers?

  They have close links and are consulted
• What is an example of an outsider pressure group?

  Extinction Rebellion
• What are cause groups concerned with?

  A particular issue or cause
• What is an example of a cause group?

  Nil by Mouth
• What do interest groups aim to achieve?

  Benefits for their specific group
• What is an example of an interest group?

  EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland)
• Why do people join pressure groups?

  To influence decision makers on causes
• How can joining a pressure group increase success?

  By uniting many voices for influence
• What is a method used by pressure groups?

  Letter-writing campaigns
• What is the purpose of letter-writing campaigns?

  To persuade MPs to support a cause
• What is lobbying in the context of pressure groups?

  Direct contact with decision makers
• What campaign won campaign of the year?

  Time for Inclusive Education
• Why are insider groups often more successful?

  They are consulted by the government
• What is an example of a devolved power of the Scottish Parliament?

  Health
• What does the Scottish Parliament control regarding health?

  NHS, hospitals, doctors, and dentists
• What is a reserved power of the UK Parliament?

  Immigration
• What does the UK Parliament control regarding defence?

  Army, Navy, and Air Force
• What is one role of the First Minister?

  To appoint a cabinet
• What does the First Minister set out in Parliament?

  Priorities for new laws
• What is one way the First Minister represents Scotland?

  Building trading relationships abroad
• What is a key feature of democracy in Scotland?

  Government elected by the people
• What is an example of a political party in Scotland?

  SNP