QUICK POPS
Shahbaz Sharif Offer Of Talks To Modi, Will...
What Are Pressure Groups ?
Iran : Chances of More Repression or Reform...
How Was The Taliban Rule In Afghanistan In...
History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons
What Is The US Patriot Defense Missile System?
Difference Between Western And Islamic Concept Of State?
What Is The Purpose Of State In Islam?
Eight Years Of APS Tragedy : ‘Wounds That...
The Battle For Influence In Africa, US Versus...
Politic360
  • Home
  • World News
    • World News

      Eight Years Of APS Tragedy : ‘Wounds That…

      December 16, 2022

      World News

      G20 Summit : Participating Countries At Odds

      November 16, 2022

      World News

      The World’s Population Has Reached Eight Billion Mark

      November 15, 2022

      World News

      Climate Change , Who Will Pay The Affected…

      November 9, 2022

      World News

      Protests In Pakistan After Assassination Attempt On Imran…

      November 4, 2022

  • Economy
    • Economy

      Low Foreign Exchange Reserves , Is Pakistan Going…

      November 29, 2022

      Economy

      Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves: Dangerously Low,

      October 31, 2022

      Economy

      Inflation In Pakistan At 47-Year High

      September 4, 2022

      Economy

      Why Are Indian Farmers Committing Suicide?

      September 4, 2022

      Economy

      Inflation In Germany Hits 40 Years High

      May 1, 2022

  • Defence
    • Defence

      What Is The US Patriot Defense Missile System?

      December 24, 2022

      Defence

      China Has 400 Nuclear Bombs: Pentagon

      December 4, 2022

      Defence

      NATO: Political And Military History

      November 22, 2022

      Defence

      What are Dirty Bombs?

      November 2, 2022

      Defence

      Russia’s Partial Military Mobilization In Ukraine:

      September 22, 2022

  • Political Science
    • Diplomacy Government History Political System Power Sovereignty State All
      Diplomacy

      Honorary Diplomats And The Abuse Of Diplomatic Status

      November 17, 2022

      Government

      What Is Totalitarianism?

      September 20, 2022

      Government

      What Is Dictatorship Or Authoritarianism?

      September 19, 2022

      Government

      What Is The Presidential System Of Government?

      January 30, 2022

      Government

      Advantages And Disadvantages Or Critical Evaluation Of Parliamentary…

      January 29, 2022

      History

      History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons

      December 26, 2022

      History

      Hunger: Historical And Social Background

      October 27, 2022

      History

      Russian Revolution Of 1905, Role Of The Mob

      August 30, 2022

      History

      Mob Politics & Culture After First World War

      August 28, 2022

      Political System

      What Are Party Systems?

      September 7, 2022

      Political System

      What is a Political Party?

      May 29, 2022

      Power

      Space Supremacy: Which Country Owns The Moon?

      November 24, 2022

      Power

      What Is Mob Politics Or Mob Culture? Past…

      August 21, 2022

      Sovereignty

      What Is Sovereignty?

      April 22, 2022

      State

      Difference Between Western And Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 21, 2022

      State

      What Is The Purpose Of State In Islam?

      December 19, 2022

      State

      What Is The Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 10, 2022

      State

      What Is Social Contract Theory Of Origin Of…

      April 17, 2022

      Political Science

      What Are Pressure Groups ?

      January 11, 2023

      Political Science

      History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons

      December 26, 2022

      Political Science

      Difference Between Western And Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 21, 2022

      Political Science

      What Is The Purpose Of State In Islam?

      December 19, 2022

  • More
    • Elections
    • Asian Politics
    • EU Politics
    • US Politics
  • Pages
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
Political Science

What Are Pressure Groups ?3 min read

by Politic360 Publishers January 11, 2023
written by Politic360 Publishers January 11, 2023
What are Pressure Groups

Pressure groups are organized groups of individuals or organizations that attempt to influence public policy and decision-making. 

Pressure groups use various techniques to influence elected representatives, including lobbying, public campaigns, and petitions.

A pressure group is a group of people who work together to make their particular concerns known to those in government and to influence the passage of legislation.

According to Francis G. Castle, “Pressure Group is a group having no political nature but brings variations in government policies and its members are neither elected by the people nor nominated by the government, and unlike a party, it has no any name.” 

A pressure group is organized to further or promote its specific interests by influencing the government or its agents.

Functions, Role And Importance Of Pressure Groups

Provision Of Vital Information

These groups are often composed of specialized people or a group of a particular profession. 

Pressure groups provide important information of professional or technical nature to the legislature for legislation. 

Leaders of pressure groups appear before the legislative committees and administrators, where they point out various important professional and technical sides of an issue under discussion. These pieces of information are very important. 

Source of Interrelation

A pressure group is a source of communication for the government and relates between the government and the people. 

It expresses people’s reactions to a particular government’s policy and enables people to participate in government activities. 

These functions are of great value both for the people and the government. 

It plays a two-way role in strengthening the government and people’s relationship. 

Representing Minorities

It is generally observed that when there is no minority representation in the result of general elections, minorities can effectively present their joint problems as pressure groups. 

Small political parties and underrepresented groups can influence the law-making process in this way. Its role in minority representation is crucial. 

People’s Interests

Pressure groups are the caretakers of the people’s interests. When a particular law of government or a policy is against the general interests or a government department enforces and interprets a law against people’s will, it is reacted by pressure groups. The reaction of the people is conveyed in this way. 

Check On Extreme Activities

Pressure groups control political extremism in a country. If a majority party legislates and executes according to its facilitation and sweet will in an extreme way, such extremism is controlled by pressure groups. They present an alternate solution. 

Presentation Of Grievances

Pressure groups present individuals’ hatred and reactions in an orderly way. 

Despite individuals’ destructive reactions, the government is influenced mainly constructively. 

Pressure groups are critical in democratic systems and are second after political parties. 

These groups are now an integral part of political systems. Today, politics is played in group shape, and group minds may be developed through pressure groups. 

Public Opinion

Pressure groups, like political parties, play a significant role in forming and expressing public opinion. 

Stratagies OrTechniques Of Pressure Groups

Pressure groups are to adopt different means to influence government policymakers and legislators. Political parties aid administrators.

Various trade unions, chambers of commerce, and industries are examples of Pressure Groups in a state. 

Pressure Groups pressure government institutions and officials to solve their common problems. 

The following are the common modes of pressure: 

Non-Cooperation And Pressure Groups

In this strategy, pressure groups resort to no cooperation of various institutions and employees against the government. 

In this way, the functions of government are almost paralyzed. The government can only do something if there is cooperation and it is ultimately motivated to accept the group’s demands. 

This is a very important technique in the hands of pressure groups. Government has no alternative but to bend. 

Strikes And Demonstrations

If a government is reluctant to accept demands peacefully, pressure groups adopt other means and go to strikes and protests. It is of various kinds, not to work for a specific period and lock of offices etc. 

The labor unions, offices and professional groups present demands through strikes, protests and demonstrations. Government is to accept to protect her nose. 

Participation In Election Campaigns

Pressure groups often share actively in elections and support candidates and political parties whose programs favor these groups or the candidates inclined to their demands. 

It is an important technique with pressure groups. Political parties give special attention to such groups because they are very helpful in the election. 

When their supported parties come into power, they legislate, keeping in view their demands. 

Publicity Campaigns

To get the maximum support of people, these groups spread their interests throughout the country through publicity campaigns. In this way, they mold government policy. 

Sometimes pressure groups hold public meetings throughout the state to make public opinion in their favor and gain ground with people. 

To Make A Political Party

When a pressure group becomes well organized, it forms a political party. In this way, they can effectively present their interests before policy-making institutions

. 

Forming a political party by a pressure group is only useful in a multi-party state. 

After making a political party, a pressure group ceases to be a pressure group. 

This is effective only when demands are vital and of permanent and durable nature. 

Media And Pressure Groups

Pressure groups often present their demands through the press, magazines, pamphlets, play cards, Videos, films, radio, and T.V. etc. 

It is an ordinary way of presenting interests before policymakers. 

Violence And Pressure Groups

If a pressure group cannot present its demands through legal channels, then they have nothing but to adopt illegal and violent means. 

They resort to materialistic violence, i.e., bloodshed, riots, destruction, bomb-blast, highjacking, kidnapping of officials and other violent means etc. 

This strategy is often exercised in underdeveloped countries, for the groups are only sometimes given legal opportunities. 

Social Gatherings And Public Places

Leaders of pressure groups sometimes present their demands to officials in social gatherings: on a cup of tea, in a club or places of entertainment, places of worship, parks or hotels etc. 

0 comment FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrVKRedditWhatsappTelegramSkypeEmail
Politic360 Publishers

At Politic360, we make an effort to share reliable, credible and non-partisan views and news about World Politics, Defense, Economic, and much more.

Previous post
Iran : Chances of More Repression or Reform in the New Year?
Next post
Shahbaz Sharif Offer Of Talks To Modi, Will India Respond?

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Related Articles

What Is The Islamic Concept Of State?

December 10, 2022

Influence Of Human Emotions On Political And Social...

November 15, 2022

What Is Totalitarianism?

September 20, 2022

What Are Party Systems?

September 7, 2022

What is a Political Party?

May 29, 2022

What Is Class Struggle?

May 2, 2022

What Are Rights? What are Duties Or Obligations?

April 24, 2022

The Evolution Of CAPITALISM: What The Next Phase...

April 12, 2022

SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

January 19, 2022

What is Political Science?

January 16, 2022

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin

Latest

  • Shahbaz Sharif Offer Of Talks To Modi, Will India Respond?

    by Politic360 Publishers
  • What Are Pressure Groups ?

    by Politic360 Publishers
  • Iran : Chances of More Repression or Reform in the New Year?

    by Politic360 Publishers
  • How Was The Taliban Rule In Afghanistan In The Year 2022?

    by Politic360 Publishers
  • History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons

    by Politic360 Publishers

Subscribe Newsletter

Subscribe to our Newsletter for new political blog posts and debates. Let's stay updated!

Categories

Sovereignty Diplomacy Political System Power EU Politics Government History State Elections US Politics Economy Political Science Defence Asian Politics World News
Footer Logo

© 2022 Politic360. Powered by TechABU Inc.

Politic360
  • Home
  • World News
    • World News

      Eight Years Of APS Tragedy : ‘Wounds That…

      December 16, 2022

      World News

      G20 Summit : Participating Countries At Odds

      November 16, 2022

      World News

      The World’s Population Has Reached Eight Billion Mark

      November 15, 2022

      World News

      Climate Change , Who Will Pay The Affected…

      November 9, 2022

      World News

      Protests In Pakistan After Assassination Attempt On Imran…

      November 4, 2022

  • Economy
    • Economy

      Low Foreign Exchange Reserves , Is Pakistan Going…

      November 29, 2022

      Economy

      Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves: Dangerously Low,

      October 31, 2022

      Economy

      Inflation In Pakistan At 47-Year High

      September 4, 2022

      Economy

      Why Are Indian Farmers Committing Suicide?

      September 4, 2022

      Economy

      Inflation In Germany Hits 40 Years High

      May 1, 2022

  • Defence
    • Defence

      What Is The US Patriot Defense Missile System?

      December 24, 2022

      Defence

      China Has 400 Nuclear Bombs: Pentagon

      December 4, 2022

      Defence

      NATO: Political And Military History

      November 22, 2022

      Defence

      What are Dirty Bombs?

      November 2, 2022

      Defence

      Russia’s Partial Military Mobilization In Ukraine:

      September 22, 2022

  • Political Science
    • Diplomacy Government History Political System Power Sovereignty State All
      Diplomacy

      Honorary Diplomats And The Abuse Of Diplomatic Status

      November 17, 2022

      Government

      What Is Totalitarianism?

      September 20, 2022

      Government

      What Is Dictatorship Or Authoritarianism?

      September 19, 2022

      Government

      What Is The Presidential System Of Government?

      January 30, 2022

      Government

      Advantages And Disadvantages Or Critical Evaluation Of Parliamentary…

      January 29, 2022

      History

      History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons

      December 26, 2022

      History

      Hunger: Historical And Social Background

      October 27, 2022

      History

      Russian Revolution Of 1905, Role Of The Mob

      August 30, 2022

      History

      Mob Politics & Culture After First World War

      August 28, 2022

      Political System

      What Are Party Systems?

      September 7, 2022

      Political System

      What is a Political Party?

      May 29, 2022

      Power

      Space Supremacy: Which Country Owns The Moon?

      November 24, 2022

      Power

      What Is Mob Politics Or Mob Culture? Past…

      August 21, 2022

      Sovereignty

      What Is Sovereignty?

      April 22, 2022

      State

      Difference Between Western And Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 21, 2022

      State

      What Is The Purpose Of State In Islam?

      December 19, 2022

      State

      What Is The Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 10, 2022

      State

      What Is Social Contract Theory Of Origin Of…

      April 17, 2022

      Political Science

      What Are Pressure Groups ?

      January 11, 2023

      Political Science

      History Of Crime, Punishment And Prisons

      December 26, 2022

      Political Science

      Difference Between Western And Islamic Concept Of State?

      December 21, 2022

      Political Science

      What Is The Purpose Of State In Islam?

      December 19, 2022

  • More
    • Elections
    • Asian Politics
    • EU Politics
    • US Politics
  • Pages
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer