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In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?


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  • 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.

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