Question 20GS2GS2

What do you understand by Pressure Group? Citing examples, what the different types of techniques used by Pressure Groups?

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A Pressure group is an organized group of people that aims to influence public opinion or policies (actions) of government.

Examples of Pressure groups:

Trade unions

Business associations

Women's association

Producers association

Features of Pressure Groups:

External to govt

Narrow demands

Shared belief/interest

Use affiliation as a tool (sectional)

Driven by a specific ideology

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Diagram showing types of pressure groups with branches for different categories

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Sudipa Dutta

AIR 412020

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GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Pressure Groups and Associations

Definition, types and characteristics of Pressure Groups

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