What are pressure groups?
I can explain the work that pressure groups do and how they achieve their aims.
What are pressure groups?
I can explain the work that pressure groups do and how they achieve their aims.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pressure groups do not want power but try to shape government policy.
- Pressure groups fall into two categories: insider & outsider groups. They use a range of strategies: direct & indirect.
- Pressure groups may be successful without meeting all their aims; they can change public opinion or gain awareness.
Keywords
Pressure group - an organised group that put pressure on the Government, or those in power, to do something or change something
Influence - the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions, or decisions
Lobbying - when an individual or a group tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign
Common misconception
Pressure groups are always fringe groups with little influence on the Government.
Pressure groups vary in size and influence. They can be insider groups which already support the Government in writing policies.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
rules that are used to order the way in which a society behaves
disruptive or violent behaviour
a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval
Exit quiz
6 Questions
an organised group that put pressure on the Government to do something
trying to persuade someone in power to support your cause
the power to affect/change someone's thoughts, actions, or decisions