Question

What is pressure group?

Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

A  pressure group can be described as an organized group that does not put up candidates for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation.

Their 4 functions are to :-

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2.outline a range of functions performed by pressure groups

3.promote discussion and debate and mobilize public opinion in key issues.

4.enthuse individuals groups and sway the public to take up their cause.