Q.5 :- What is the difference between a pressure group and a political party?
Answer:-
| S.N. | Pressure Group | Political Party |
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They have a specific interest and work for the collective interest of their members.
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They have a broad based programme that covers many aspects of national interest.
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Their membership is limited.
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The membership of political parties is very broad based.
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They do not aim to directly control or share political powers.
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Political parties directly aim, to control or share political power.
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They resort of agitations demonstrations etc, to get their demands implemented.
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To achieve their aim political parties use constitutional means.
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| 5. | They are an informal institution. | Political parties are a formal institution.
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