IGNOU BPSM 163 2025 2026 - Define pressure groups and mention the main techniques they

Question

Define pressure groups and mention the main techniques they use to influence public policy.

01 Mar 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 286

Pressure groups are organized associations of individuals or institutions that seek to influence public policy without seeking formal political power or contesting elections. They represent specific interests—economic, professional, ideological, or social—and operate as intermediaries between citizens and the state. Unlike political parties, which aim to form governments, pressure groups attempt to shape decisions, legislation, and administrative actions to favor their objectives. They are an essential component of pluralist democracies

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