Active Citizenship and Social Change · Active Citizenship

Pressure Groups and Interest Groups

Examining how organized groups influence government policy outside of the election cycle.

Key Questions

  1. 1Do wealthy pressure groups have an unfair advantage in a democratic system?
  2. 2What is the most ethical way for a citizen to lobby their local representative?
  3. 3Is direct action and civil disobedience a legitimate tool for social change?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Active CitizenshipKS3: Citizenship - Methods of Influencing Change
Year: Year 9
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Active Citizenship and Social Change
Period: Active Citizenship

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