Question

What is pressure group and role and functions of pressure group in politics

Answer 1

Interest/Pressure Groups and Legislation: Interest/Pressure groups play a vital role in the legislative process, not only as important structures of interest articulation, but also as active agencies engaged in lobbying with the legislators for securing desired laws or amendments in laws and policies of the government.

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 :-

1.respond exam style question on Pg functions

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.