Lesson 1.1.3
1.1.3 Pressure groups and other influences Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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Which type of pressure group enjoys regular, formal access to government ministers?
- Insider group
- Sectional group
- Outsider group
- Anarchist group
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Which organisation is a classic example of a sectional pressure group?
- Extinction Rebellion
- Greenpeace
- Amnesty International
- British Medical Association
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Which organisation is an example of a promotional cause pressure group?
- UNISON
- British Medical Association
- Greenpeace
- Confederation of British Industry
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What is a primary method used by insider pressure groups?
- Civil disobedience
- Private consultation
- Mass street marches
- Consumer boycotts
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What is the primary role of professional lobbyists in politics?
- Passing legislation
- Influencing policy
- Adjudicating law
- Winning elections
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What term describes a body that researches policy ideas to influence government?
- Think tank
- Select committee
- Trade union
- Lobbying firm
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How do large corporations primarily attempt to influence government policy?
- Enforcing regulations
- Passing statutes
- Holding referendums
- Corporate lobbying
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What legal process do pressure groups use to challenge government decisions in court?
- Parliamentary scrutiny
- Statutory inquiry
- Judicial review
- Magistrates appeal
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What brings MPs and peers together across party lines around a shared policy interest?
- Cabinet subcommittee
- All-party parliamentary group
- Party whip office
- Select committee
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Which method is typically used by outsider pressure groups rather than insider groups?
- Public protests
- Civil service briefing
- Policy committee input
- Ministerial consultation
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Which tactic demonstrates public support by gathering large numbers of signatures?
- Lobbying
- Filibustering
- Petitioning
- Arbitration
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What term describes formal government consultation with a group during policy formation?
- Public demonstration
- Civil disobedience
- Direct action
- Insider access
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How is a group classified if it lacks formal access and relies on public campaigns?
- Outsider group
- Prisoner group
- Core insider
- Stalwart faction
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Which theory argues that political power is spread across many competing interest groups?
- Pluralism
- Corporatism
- Elitism
- Marxism
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What factor is most likely to reduce a pressure group's political influence?
- Ministerial ties
- Large membership
- Expert knowledge
- Limited resources
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What term describes former ministers moving into commercial lobbying roles?
- Glass ceiling
- Chatham house
- Backdoor channel
- Revolving door
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What mechanism helps expose lobbying activity to public examination in Parliament?
- Transparency registers
- Cabinet secrecy
- Royal prerogative
- Crown immunity
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What concern is raised when wealthy corporations fund think tanks and political parties?
- Disproportionate influence
- Voter apathy
- Devolution drift
- Electoral turnout
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What technique do pressure groups use to generate publicity and shape the public agenda?
- Secret ballot
- Select committee
- Media campaigns
- Judicial review
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Who is typically hired by paying clients specifically to influence political decisions?
- Party activist
- Constituency MP
- Professional lobbyist
- Trade unionist
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