6.4 Political Pressures
6.4.1 Overview of Pressures on Politicians
influencing politicians: public, media, interest groups and money
6.4.2 Politicians Interacting Directly with the Public
politicians try to please the public because they need its support
6.4.3 The Role of the Media in Politics
news media can influence people, sometimes misleading them
6.4.4 Interest Groups and Pressure Groups
groups of people with a shared interest, who can influence politicians
6.4.5 Payments to Politicians and Political Parties
wealthy donors (some overseas) can buy influence and distort democracy
6.4.6 Balancing the Pressures on Politicians
extreme opinions distort a politician’s perspective; balance is needed