Types of Pressure Groups Flashcards
What are insider pressure groups?
Government connection, regular access to ministers. Tend to be lower profile with views that are less radical in line with Government views and employ lobbyists, provide evidence to committees and advise in special areas. Tend to give advice and recommendation in policy and perhaps specialise in an area of policy.
Give an example of an insider pressure group…
BMA (British Medical Association) which is helpful in policy making in a number of areas particularly the NHS
WFF is considered a specialist insider pressure group
What is an outsider pressure group?
No direct government connection, tend to be more radical and use the media and public opinion to take support. They might be out of the loop in ideology, necessity or just potential insiders.
Give an example of an outsider pressure group?
Amnesty International who focus on making sure the government protects human rights.
Another strong example is Extinction Rebellion
What is a interest pressure group?
Membership linked to a particular occupation or part of society . Self interested wanting to benefit the members they represent. Seek public support but likely to have government links. Formal membership and legal in practice. Big cooperation can also be considered in this category. Tend to be more exclusive in membership.
Give an example of an interest pressure group
BMA (British Medical Association)
National Union of Teachers
Trade Unions
What is a cause pressure group?
Open to all, goal is to promote beliefs through recognition and legislature. Broader views that tend to be large scale and effect society as a whole.
Give an example of a cause pressure group?
RSPCB - 1M members Jeff Astle Foundation Oxfam BHF GreenPeace Extinction Rebellion
What even are pressure groups fundamentally?
An association whose aim is to influence policy without seeking power itself.
