Question

Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any one point of distinction.

Answer 1

	Pressure Group	Political Party
1.	They have specific interest and work for the collective interest of their members.	They have a broad-based programme that covers many aspects of national interest.
2.	Their membership is limited.	The membership of political parties is broad based.
3.	They do not aim to directly control or share political powers.	They directly aim to control or share political powers.
4.	They are an informal institution.	They are a formal institution.