Preesure Group

WHAT IS APRESSURE GROUP? Pressure groups are all attempting to influence Government policy. Pressure groups can be defined as organisations whose members all share common interests and goals, and they wish to influence Government to attain these goals
How is a pressure group different to a political party?
Political parties put up candidates for election to the legislature, and by doing so they seek to form a government.
Pressure groups have a single policy area that they focus on, like the Environment, animal rights, or saving a local school from closure
Are there any international pressure group?
Green peace Red Cross amnesty.
Who is amnesty international?
Non-governmental organisation focused on human rights with over 3 million members and supporters around the
How does amnesty international work?
Amnesty International works extensively against the death penalty, including campaigns in individual countries, and working in cooperation with civil society.

How do green peace protest?
They defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions

What is meant by direct and indirect action? 1 Direct Action – directly acting to create the change you wish to see in the world. 2 Asking someone else (often someone in a position of power) to make the change you wish to see in the world.

What factor contributes to successful campaigns?
To get different ethnic population’s support.