Explain the role of both interest group and pressure groups in the society

      

Explain the role of both interest group and pressure groups in the society

  

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-Interest group is usually a formally organized association that seeks to influence public policy.
-Interest groups usually non-profit and voluntary organization whose members have a common cause may influence political or corporate decision makers to achieve a declared objective.
-Whereas interest groups try to defend a cause (maintain the status quo), the pressure groups try to promote it.
-Pressure groups are different from political parties. Political parties seek to create change by being elected to public office, while pressure groups attempt to influence political parties.
-Pressure groups may be better able to focus on specialized issues, whereas political parties tend to address a wide range of issues.
-Pressure groups are widely recognized as an important part of the democratic process. Some groups offer opportunities and a political voice to people who would traditionally be thought of as disadvantaged or marginalized from the mainstream population. In this way, pressure groups strengthen the democratic process by giving a voice to a variety of people.

-Pressure groups also offer alternatives to the political process by providing opportunities for expressing opinions and a desire for change.

Titany answered the question on August 27, 2021 at 07:34


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