Types of pressure groups

Question 1

What are some feature of sectional groups.

Answer 1

Protect interests of a section of society

Also called interest or protectionist groups.

Question 2

What is an example of a sectional group?

Answer 2

Teacher’s union NASUWT which represents interests of teachers

Question 3

What are some feature of cause groups?

Answer 3

Promote a cause, with broad membership

Also called promotional groups

Question 4

What is an attitude cause group and give an example?

Answer 4

Seek to change people’s attitude, Greenpeace

Question 5

What is a political cause and give an example?

Answer 5

Seek certain political goals, Charter 88

Question 6

What is a sectional cause group and give an example?

Answer 6

Protect a section of society, shelter works