+1 862 207 3288 In this essay I will examine how the role of pressure groups has changed over time and how in todays society they seek to influence policy and those in power. By drawing on examples it can be demonstrated how effective their influence has been and the extent to which they have contributed to better representation of the interests of individuals or groups.
Although citizens are able to express their views on how the country is governed through their right to vote via the election process, they also have other ways of expressing their views and influencing public policy by belonging to organisations that reflect their concerns. It can be argued that citizens as members of an civic society send signals to public services not only through votes in elections but also through demands articulated through pressure groups which is why they are considered an important element of a dem…(short extract)
