What are pressure groups ? Explain with examples. Also give their relation with political parties.
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A pressure group can be described as an organised group that does not put up candidates for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation. They can also be described as ‘interest groups’, ‘lobby groups’ or ‘protest groups’. Some people avoid using the term ‘pressure group’ as it can inadvertently be interpreted as meaning the groups use actual pressure to achieve their aims, which does not necessarily happen. In Britain, the number of political parties is very small, whereas the number of pressure groups runs into thousands; as the membership of political parties has fallen, that of pressure groups has increased.
Pressure groups and movements exert pressure on government policies in the following ways :
1. They conduct meetings and rallies to draw the attention of the media and government.
2. They organise strikes and dharanas to stop the normal functioning of the government.
3. Some times it is also noted that pressure groups are either formed or led by political parties.
Pressure groups and movements exert pressure on government policies in the following ways :
1. They conduct meetings and rallies to draw the attention of the media and government.
2. They organise strikes and dharanas to stop the normal functioning of the government.
3. Some times it is also noted that pressure groups are either formed or led by political parties.
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