Pressure groups that operate in different ways

Question 1

Amnesty International

Answer 1

Asks members to write to governments in support of ‘prisoners of conscience’ to campaign for their release. (a ‘prisoner of conscience’ is a person who is held in confinement by their government because they wish to utilise basic human rights i.e. the right to vote or protest)

Question 2

RSPCA

Answer 2

Uses the media to highlight campaigns and seek financial help to support its work.

Question 3

Greenpeace

Answer 3

Takes direct non-violent action to promote its cause.

Question 4

Stop The War Coalition

Answer 4

Uses lobbying and mass demonstrations to seek to influence politicians.