How do pressure groups and movement
strengthen democracy?
Is it from chapter 5 of civics i.e Popular struggles and movements?
Answers
(a) It reminds the government of the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens.
(b) Put pressure on the rulers for the unhealthy activities.
(c) It performs a useful role in countering the undue influence of the rich and powerful people.
(d) One single group cannot achieve dominance over society.
(e) The government gets to hear about what different sections of the population want.
(f) This leads to a rough balance of power and accommodation of conflicting interests.
Answer:
Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in the following ways:
(a) It reminds the government of the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens.
(b) Put pressure on the rulers for the unhealthy activities.
(c) It performs a useful role in countering the undue influence of the rich and powerful people.
(d) One single group cannot achieve dominance over society.
(e) The government gets to hear about what different sections of the population want.
(f) This leads to a rough balance of power and accommodation of conflicting interests.