In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?
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Solution
In many ways politics is influenced by Pressure groups and movements.
Pressure groups try to influence the media.
By filing petitions, by organizing meetings, by taking out information campaigns, pressure groups try to gain sympathy and support for their activities and to achieve their goals.
In order to force Governments to take note of their demands, most of the movement groups including employees association, workers organization disrupt the Government programmes by organizing protest activities like strikes.
To offer advice to the government, some members of pressure groups or movement groups may participate in committees and official bodies.
Expensive advertisements are put out or professional lobbyists are employed by the Business groups to influence decisions.