Different kinds of pressure groups and examples.

Sectional groups represent specific section of society. Only concerned with promoting best interests of their members.

The Heart Foundation.

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Promotional groups do not represent specific section of society. Claim to be serving interests of whole community.

Friends of the Earth.

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Dual-function groups may be both sectional and cause based.

Countryside Alliance for better quality of life in countryside can benefit all.

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Insider groups have succeeded in becoming part of decision making process. Consulted regularly by government bodies.

The CBI have a close link with the government.

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Outsider groups remain outside government process to preserve independence and freedom of action. Some aspiring insiders.

Greenpeace acts of civil disobedience, would not have option if insider.

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Promotional groups do not represent specific section of society. Claim to be serving interests of whole community.

Friends of the Earth.

Dual-function groups may be both sectional and cause based.

Insider groups have succeeded in becoming part of decision making process. Consulted regularly by government bodies.

Outsider groups remain outside government process to preserve independence and freedom of action. Some aspiring insiders.

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