What is meant by 'insider' pressure groups?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Groups consulted directly by government on policy
- Step 1: Insider groups work closely with decision-makers.
- Step 2: They are often consulted when policy is made.
Answer
Groups consulted directly by government on policy.
Why not the others: Groups that rely only on public protests: this describes outsider groups. Groups that stand candidates at elections: these are parties. Groups that cannot contact politicians: this describes outsider groups.
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