Question

How do pressure groups exerts influence on politics.? answer in points but it needn't be lengthy.

Answer 1

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1.The methods used by pressure groups to influence politics are as:

a) Electioneering - They try to place in public office persons who are favourably disposed towards the interest they seek to promote.

b) Lobbying - They try to persuade public officers to adopt and enforce the policies that they think might be beneficial to their interests.

c) Propagandising -Try to influence the Public and gain an indirect influence over government. Off course this is the same public which will vote for the government so government has to think over the public opinion.

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Answer 2

Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in a variety of ways:

(i) They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals and their activity by carrying out information campaigns, organising meetings, file petitions, etc. Most of these groups try to influence the media into giving attention to these issues.

(ii) They often organise protests like strikes or disrupting programmes. Workers' organisation, employees associations and most of the movement groups often resort to these tactics in order to force the government to take note of their demand.

(iii) Some persons from pressure groups or movement groups may participate in official bodies and committees that offer advice to the government.