an organised group that put pressure on the Government, or those in power, to do something or change something

the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions, or decisions

when an individual or a group tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign

What are pressure groups?

Citizenship

Pupils explore how rights have developed in the UK and how they are protected. They look at what changes in society have occurred due to protest.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

What do we call pressure groups that the Government go to for expert help?

Some pressure groups ask their members to vote for certain parties that are more likely to support the group's aims. What is this called?

Which of these is an example of indirect action?

Which of the following statements are true?

Which form of campaigning involves gathering signatures?

Which Act was introduced in 2022 to regulate protests?

What do we call people who attempt to change society for the better?

rules that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval

Match the word to its correct definition. 

Breaking the law always strengthens public support for the protest cause.

Lawful methods of protest are often seen as more effective in a democracy.

Breaking the law has no impact on the effectiveness of a protest.

Protests that break the law are always ignored by the public and the Government.

Which of the following statements best reflects the potential impact of breaking the law during a protest?

The right to protest is unlimited and cannot be restricted.

Only specific groups of people have the right to protest.

Protests can only occur on government-approved days.

The right to protest is protected by law, but restrictions can be imposed.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the right to protest?