3.3 Political Influence

• The Government directly creates laws and policies in the UK.


  True
• Political influence in the UK refers to the ability of various entities to shape the policies, laws, and decisions made by the government
• The government can create stricter environmental regulations
• The Government is the only institution that can enact laws and policies directly.


  True
• Forming governments is one of the key roles of political parties in the UK.

  True
• Creating new laws is a mechanism of political influence known as legislation.

  True
• The media shapes public opinion through news coverage and investigative journalism
• Scrutinizing government actions is a way political parties hold the government accountable.


  True
• Political parties shape public agendas through manifestos and campaigns
• What are three means by which institutions exert their influence in the UK political system?

  Legislation, campaigning, public support
• Political parties in the UK represent the interests of their supporters and the broader electorate.

  True
• Match the function of political parties with its influence on decision-making:

  Shaping Policy Agendas ↔️ Sets public agenda and priorities

  Representing Citizen Interests ↔️ Advocates for supporters' concerns

  Facilitating Political Participation ↔️ Engages citizens in voting

  Forming Governments ↔️ Enacts laws and policies
• List three methods used by pressure groups to influence policy in the UK:

  1️⃣ Lobbying

  2️⃣ Public Campaigns

  3️⃣ Providing Expertise
• Pressure groups are a significant force in shaping UK policy across various sectors.


  True
• The media influences which topics become political priorities through agenda-setting
• Order the three mechanisms by which the media shapes political discourse in the UK:

  1️⃣ Agenda-setting

  2️⃣ Framing

  3️⃣ Priming
• Which legislation granted greater autonomy to Scotland in 1998?

  Scotland Act
• What is the role of the government in the UK political system?

  Enacts laws and policies
• The media shapes public opinion through news coverage and investigative journalism
• What is an example of a political party exerting influence through campaigning?

  Tax reforms
• What does political influence in the UK refer to?

  Ability to shape policies
• What is the primary goal of pressure groups in the UK?

  Influence government policy
• Why does the British Medical Association provide expertise to policymakers?

  Strengthen arguments with credibility
• Framing involves emphasizing certain aspects of an issue while downplaying others.


  True
• Match the media mechanism with its impact:

  Agenda-setting ↔️ Influences political priorities

  Framing ↔️ Shapes issue understanding

  Priming ↔️ Affects judgment of political figures
• Devolution aims to better address local needs and interests.


  True
• Which key legislation has influenced devolution in Scotland?

  Scotland Act 1998
• What are some challenges presented by devolution in the UK?

  Maintaining national unity
• The UK's relationship with the European Union is now described as a post-Brexit relationship.
• Match the pre-Brexit aspect with its post-Brexit counterpart:

  Direct EU representation ↔️ Reduced influence

  Leverage as EU bloc ↔️ Bilateral negotiations
• Public opinion is influenced by campaigns and mobilization
• Interest groups can lobby for changes in healthcare policy
• Political parties facilitate political participation by engaging citizens
• Match the political player with their influence mechanism:

  Government ↔️ Enacts laws and policies

  Political Parties ↔️ Shapes public agenda

  Interest Groups ↔️ Advocates for specific issues

  Media ↔️ Shapes public opinion
• The media influences public opinion through news coverage and investigative journalism
• Political parties in the UK play a crucial role in decision-making through several key functions
• Political parties facilitate political participation by engaging citizens through voting and campaigning
• What is another term for pressure groups in the UK?

  Interest groups
• The CBI uses lobbying to shape tax policies that are business-friendly
• Match the method used by pressure groups with its impact on policy:

  Lobbying ↔️ Shapes legislation with specific needs

  Public Campaigns ↔️ Mobilizes public opinion

  Providing Expertise ↔️ Strengthens arguments with research