Question

Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the
functioning of a democratic government

NCERT Class X
Social Studies - Democratic Politics

Chapter _Popular
Struggles and
Movements

Answer 1

Pressure groups help in the deepening of democracy. As long as everyone gets the opportunity, putting pressure on the rulers is not an unhealthy activity in a democracy. Governments can often come under undue pressure from a small group of rich and powerful people. Pressure groups perform a useful role of countering this undue influence of reminding the government of the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens.

Answer 2

Answer:Many times, the governments may come under undue pressure from a small group of rich and powerful people. In such conditions, pressure groups perform a useful role of influencing the government to frame policies for the interest of the larger section of the society.

They help to grab the attention of the government towards the concerns and anxieties of the weaker sections of the society.  

When the government comes under the pressure of one group to make policies in its favour, another group will bring counter pressure. This will make sure that the government listen to all sections of the society and make laws that are favourable for all in the society.

Through their activities like campaigns or protests, they can bring attention to the wrongful acts of the government, which otherwise remain unnoticed.

They can help bring awareness among the citizens of the governmental activities which makes the political parties to act in a responsible manner.

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