Question

Distinguish between ‘pressure groups’ and ‘movement groups’ with examples. 

Answer 1

Pressure Groups	Movement Groups
(i) Pressure groups are organisation when people with common occupation interest, aspirations or opinions come together in order to achieve a common objective.	(i) Movement groups are formed with the help of mass participation.
(ii)These are organisations that attempt to influence government policies.	(ii)Movement groups attempt to influence polities rather than directly part in the electoral competition
(iii)FEDECOR and BAMCEF are examples of pressure groups.	(iii)Narmada Bachao Andolan and Movement for Right to information are examples of movement groups.