INTREST/PRESSURE GROUPS IN ENGLAND Meaning and definition of pressure groups

Characteristics of British pressure group Continuous growth Central government is their field of activity Cabinet is their focus of attention Close relations with political parties Numerous pressure groups Sense of responsibility Democratic functionalism

Classification of pressure groups in England Business groups Trade unions Professional organization Professional groups Pressure groups of local authorities

Role of pressure groups in england To mobilize public opinion in their favour To put pressure on the members of parliament and influence legislation To influence the ministers To establish contact with bureaucracy To send petitions To appear before the parliamentary committees

Evaluation of pressure groups Do not bother about the instructs of the consumers Encourage corruption Spread violence Some pressure groups dominate others Mutual conflict conclusion