Characteristics and Mode of Operation of Pressure Groups
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- Characteristics 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
- Modes of Operation of Pressure Groups
Characteristics of Pressure Groups:
(i) Pressure Groups need to be well organized and coordinated to achieve their set goals and objectives.
(ii) Disciplined and dedicated leadership is another important characteristic. Only dedicated, disciplined, and dogged leadership can lead pressure groups to achieve their goals.
(iii) Pressure Groups have restrictive membership. It is only people who qualify that can join. e.g. NBA, NUT, etc.
(iv) Pressure Groups each have a common interest it seeks to promote.
(v) All Pressure Groups try to influence the decisions of the government.
(vi) Pressure Groups use similar techniques, persuasion, lobbying, strikes, boycotts, petitions
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