Pressure Groups

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  • Created on: 12-11-20 00:46
What is a pressure group?
A body which seeks to influence government policy or public opinion.
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What are the four kinds of pressure groups?
Sectional, Cause, Insider, and outsider.
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What is a sectional pressure group?
Represents interests of a particular section of society and are usually on basis of occupation or profession. (Trade Unions)
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Name an example of a sectional pressure group.
British Medical Association
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What is a cause pressure group?
A pressure group that focuses on social or ethical issues.
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Name an example of a cause pressure group.
Fathers for Justice
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What is an insider pressure group?
A pressure group that has close and regular contact with ministers or senior civil servants.
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Name an example of an insider pressure group.
British Medical Association
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What is an outsider pressure group?
A pressure group that does not work with people in high places such as the government and are usually supportive of policies that go against government policy.
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Name an example of an outsider pressure group.
Fathers for Justice
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What are the four kinds of pressure groups?

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Sectional, Cause, Insider, and outsider.

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What is a sectional pressure group?

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Name an example of a sectional pressure group.

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What is a cause pressure group?

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