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Reasons for Political Participation and the Role of Pressure Groups in Promoting Political Participation
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- Reasons for Political Participation
- The Role of Pressure GroupsPressure groups are a group of people who work together to persuade a government or other authority to do something, for example, to change a law. They actively work together to... More in Promoting Political Participation
Reasons for Political Participation:
(i) It will offer the citizens the opportunity to participate in the process of public decision making in a state.
(ii) It will help to check the excesses of the government.
(iii) It will ensure accountability and responsibility of political office holders.
(iv) Political participation helps to open up employment opportunities.
(v) It offers an opportunity for some individuals to actualize their dreams (political office holders).
(vi) To make a positive impact, solve societal problems in order
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Political participation is a concrete behavior or activity, discuss