organisations that try to influence political decisions but that do not aim to become the government
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promotional groups
organisations that aim to promote and publicise a particular cause or to campaign on a specific issue, e.g. Amnesty International, Campaign for Real Ale
2 of 9
protectie groups
organisations that aim to protect or defend the interests of their members and include trade unions and professional associations
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insider groups
groups that operate inside government networks and may have a lot of influence on governments
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outsider groups
groups that have less access to government networks and the centre of power – a group campaigning for ethical farming methods or against genetically modified crops is likely to be an outsider group
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direct action
politically motivated activity undertaken by individuals, groups or governments to achieve political goals outside normal political channels, e.g. via blockades, boycotts, stunts and marches
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new social movement (NSM)
a pressure group or movement that grows out a sense of moral outrage about an issue or related issues; often has a lack of formal organisation, an appeal to young people and a tendency to direct action and radical political gestures
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informal volunteering
unpaid help (such as babysitting or providing advice) that someone gives to a person who is unrelated to them
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formal volunteering
unpaid help that someone gives as part of an organisation or group to benefit other people or the environment, e.g. mentoring people, providing transport, running a scout group or improving open spaces
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
organisations that aim to promote and publicise a particular cause or to campaign on a specific issue, e.g. Amnesty International, Campaign for Real Ale
Back
promotional groups
Card 3
Front
organisations that aim to protect or defend the interests of their members and include trade unions and professional associations
Back
Card 4
Front
groups that operate inside government networks and may have a lot of influence on governments
Back
Card 5
Front
groups that have less access to government networks and the centre of power – a group campaigning for ethical farming methods or against genetically modified crops is likely to be an outsider group
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