"The existence of pressure groups makes Government more democratic; the activities of pressure groups also make democratically elected Governments more effective." People to protect or advance a shared interest, form interest or pressure groups. Political parties and groups can be large campaigning bodies, but unlike political parties who have many policy issues, groups are sectional and wish to influence government only on certain issues and policies. The variety of modern pressure groups reflects the diversity …showed first 75 words of 1761 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1761 total…But governments are also aware of their uses. In America interest or pressure groups are much more influential than those in Britain. True democracy is enhanced by pressure groups and the participation of the electorate is enhanced by these. Bibliography. J.J Richardson. Pressure groups.1993. B.Baggot, 'From confrontation to consultation? Pressure group relations from Thatcher and Major.'1995. B. Jones. 'Politics U.K.' 1995. N.Bowles. 'Government and politics of the United States.' 1993.