Theories of Pressure Group Behaviour

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Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of the ruling class?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marxist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of the ruling class, and that these groups use their power to maintain their dominance over society.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to influence government policy on behalf of specific interests?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elite theory argues that pressure groups are formed to influence government policy on behalf of specific interests, and that these groups are dominated by a small number of wealthy and powerful individuals.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of the state?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional theory argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of the state, and that these groups work within the existing political system to achieve their goals.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of the general public?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of the general public, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific economic groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific religious groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific ethnic groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific gender groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific age groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific disability groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific sexual orientation groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific political parties?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific trade unions?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

Which theory of pressure group behaviour argues that pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of specific environmental groups?

  1. Pluralist Theory

  2. Marxist Theory

  3. Elite Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pluralist theory argues that pressure groups are formed to represent the interests of specific social groups, and that these groups compete with each other to influence government policy.

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