Question

Differentiate between political pary and pressure groups? 8points.

Answer 1

A pressure group is an informal, conceited and sometimes unrecognized entity. ... Pressure groups do not take part in the elections; they only support the political party of their choice. In contrast, the political party is competing with other parties in elections and also participate in the campaign.

Answer 2

PRESSURE GROUPS : Are formed when people with common interest, occupation, aspirations ,or opinion come together in order to achieve a common objective.

. do not aim to directly control or share power.

.they are informal institution.

.their membership is limited.

POLITICAL PARTY: A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the govt.

. they directly aim to control or share political power.

.they are formal institution.

.their membership is very board based.