2.7 - Political Parties and Pressure Groups
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Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of political parties?
💡 Hint: Think about what they seek in a democratic society.
Give an example of a pressure group.
💡 Hint: Consider groups that push for specific policy changes.
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What is the main objective of political parties?
💡 Hint: Think about their activities during elections.
True or False: Pressure groups aim to hold political office.
💡 Hint: Consider their approach compared to political parties.
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Examine the role of political parties and pressure groups in a specific contemporary policy debate (e.g., climate change). How do they interact, and what influences can they impose?
💡 Hint: Think about how different interest groups and parties would respond to the same issue.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of pressure groups compared to political parties in influencing policy reforms in a democratic setup.
💡 Hint: Reflect on their different capacities to enact change.
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