Question

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

Answer 1

• 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.