Question

How is power shared among political parties and pressure groups? What does it ensure?

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) In a democracy, power is also shared among different political parties, pressure groups and movements.

(ii) Democracy provides the citizens a choice to choose their rulers. This choice is provided by the various political parties, who contest elections to win them. Such competition ensures that power does not remain in one hand.

(iii) In the long run, power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups. Sometimes, this kind of sharing can be direct, when two or more parties form an alliance to contest elections. If their alliance is elected, they form a coalition government and thus, share power.

(iv) In a democracy, various pressure groups and movements also remain active. They also have a share in governmental power, either through participation in governmental committees or having influence on the decision making process.

PLEASE MARK BRAINLIEST

Explanation:

Answer 2

Political parties are collective entities that organize competitions for political offices. The members of a political party contest elections under a shared label. In a narrow definition, a political party can be thought of as just the group of candidates who run for office under a party label.

A pressure group is an organization that seeks to influence elected officials to take action or make a change on a specific issue. ... Pressure groups get associated with terms such as lobbying groups and interest groups as many members prefer to not call them pressure groups given the negative connotation of the word.

1. Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the wishes of the community, especially in between elections. ... Pressure groups are able to use their expertise to provide the government with important information.

Disadvantages

1. They are quite biased in favour of their own interest. ...
2. E.g. Fathers 4 Justice may not understand that the courts and mothers are trying to achieve the best outcome for their kids.
3. Members are often very passionate, they may resort to undesirable tactics like violence or criminal behaviour to promote their cause