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Unit 11: Pressure Groups

11.5 Key-Words Notes

1. Pressure group : An interest group that endeavours to influence public policy and especially
government and legislation.
2. Autonomous : Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
11.6 Review Questions

1. Discuss the meaning and nature of presure group.
2. Differentiate between Political Parties and Pressure Group.
3. What is the role of Pressure Group? Discuss.
4. Write a short note on the Pressure Groups.
Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (i) Big, small (ii) Almond
(iii) Interest group (iv)(a)
11.7 Further Readings

1. Almond, G.A. et., 2000: Comparative Politics: A World View, New York: Harper/
Collins.
2. Palekar, S.A., 2009: Comparative Politics and Government, New Delhi, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3. Johari, J.C., 2006: New Comparative Government, New Delhi: Lotus Press

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