Question

Differentiate between Pressure groups and interest groups by givng four points of distinction

Answer 1

Interest groups are organized groups of people which seek to promote their specific interests.


Their characteristics are:


(a) They are well-organized,

(b) They have certain common interests,

(c) They may or may not influence the policies of the government,

(d) The members of such organized groups seek to attain, protect and promote their interests for which they are united.


A pressure group, is a group which exerts pressure on the government or the decision-makers for the fulfillment of their interests.

Their Characteristics are:



a) They are strictly structured.

b) They pressurized or influenced the authorities.

c) They must influence the policies of the government.

d) They seek to promote , discuss ,debate & mobilize public opinion on major public issues.

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