Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Proletarian Revolution, Elite, French Revolution
4 Feb 2016
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Aim to influence, not become the government. Different from parties because (1) they influence from outside rather than win political. Like parties, interest groups emerged alongside representative government power, (2) they typically have a narrow interest focus, and (3) they seldom have ideological features. Communal group: groups embedded in social fabric, membership based on birth rather than recruitment, for example tribes. Play major role in politics of developing states. Institutional group: groups that are part of machinery of the government and attempt to exert influence through that machinery. Associational groups: groups formed by people who come together to pursue shared but limited goals. These groups use direct action (i. e. terrorist activity) rather than political pressure. Sectional groups: exist to advance or protect the interests of their members. Promotional groups: set up to advance shared values, ideas, or principles. Insider groups: enjoy regular, privileged access to government. Outsider groups: either not consulted or irregularly consulted by government.
