Pressure Groups and Democracy Quiz

What is the main focus of this video?

• The success of pressure groups

• The history of pressure groups

• The structure of pressure groups

• The impact of pressure groups on democracy

What is one critique of representative democracy mentioned in the video?

• Excessive government control

• Inefficient policy-making process

• Limited range of political issues

• Lack of political participation after elections

How do pressure groups allow people to become more involved in the political process?

• By organizing protests

• By protecting free speech and critical discussion of government

• By providing financial support to candidates

• By lobbying the government

What is a common observation about successful pressure groups?

• They have international influence

• They have government support

• They have a large membership base

• They have a strong financial base

What is the main concern regarding the influence of oil companies on the climate debate?

• Lack of public awareness

• Inefficient policy-making process

• Conflict of interest

• Excessive government control

According to former conservative Minister Douglas Hurd, what is the impact of pressure groups on government?

• They cause a conflict of interest

• They lead to a more efficient policy-making process

• They strangle efficient government

• They improve the quality of legislation

How do insider pressure groups affect the policy-making process?

• They lead to a more efficient policy-making process

• They cause a conflict of interest

• They improve the quality of legislation

• They focus on a limited range of policies

What is the potential problem with single-issue pressure groups pushing the government to focus on a specific policy?

• It improves the quality of legislation

• It limits public awareness

• It causes a conflict of interest

• It leads to excessive government control

What is the argument in favor of insider pressure groups having more power?

• They allow the government to consult on matters of expertise

• They focus on a limited range of policies

• They improve the quality of legislation

• They lead to a more efficient policy-making process

What is the main concern regarding the influence of oil companies on the climate debate?

• Excessive government control

• Conflict of interest

• Inefficient policy-making process

• Lack of public awareness