Pressure Groups
Organisations that seek to influence government policy and public opinion on specific issues without seeking to win elections or form governments.
Real World
Greenpeace UK campaigns against oil drilling in the Arctic and has disrupted Shell operations through direct action protests, influencing public opinion and placing environmental policy on the political agenda without standing for election.
Exam Focus
Always specify whether a group is a sectional interest or a cause group — this distinction earns classification marks quickly.
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