Exam 16: Advocacy groups, social movements, and lobbying

How does the federal structure of government affect the way in which pressure groups are organized?

What political party is linked to the Canadian Labour Congress?

Which of the following is NOT among the most powerful business pressure groups in Canada?

Money, information, prestige, public support, and lack of opposition help to explain the significant influence of the Canadian Medical Association.

Advocacy groups begin at the margins of the political system, possessing an alternative vision of "the good life," and usually consist of small local groups.