{"id":51844,"date":"2019-09-04T10:54:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T05:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/?page_id=51844"},"modified":"2019-09-04T10:54:49","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T05:24:49","slug":"answered-discuss-importance-of-public-opinion-and-pressure-groups-in-a-democracy-how-it-can-help-in-ensuring-good-governance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-importance-of-public-opinion-and-pressure-groups-in-a-democracy-how-it-can-help-in-ensuring-good-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Discuss importance of public opinion and pressure groups in a democracy. How it can help in ensuring good governance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Demand of the question<\/strong>
Introduction.<\/strong> Contextual Introduction.
Body. <\/strong>Significance of public opinion and pressure groups. How they ensure good governance?
Conclusion. <\/strong>Way forward. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem. Pressure group is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting or defending their common interest. Both are important in a democracy to bring change in the public policy by exerting pressure on the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significance of Public Opinion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Public opinion is an essential element for\nsuccessful working of democratic communication in the system. Public Opinion is\nthe expression of the views of citizens. No government can afford to ignore it.\n<\/li>
  2. A sound and effective public opinion prevent the\nstructures of dictators. The strength of democratic system lies in respecting\nthe decisions of the people. There should be free and fair interaction of\nthoughts for solving the collective problems. <\/li>
  3. Public opinion acquires great relevance in\nrealising this democratic goal. It promotes wider awareness and invites\ncitizens to examine issues from different points of view. <\/li>
  4. Public opinion acts as the guide to the\ngovernment in respect of policy formation. Government functions in general on\nthe basis of mandate received in elections and tries to win over the masses to\nfulfil the promises made during elections.<\/li>
  5. Government is always under pressure of public\nopinion and takes note of the same in formulating laws for the common good.\nGovernmental policies are invariably affected by people\u2019s opinion on various\nissues. Public opinion helps the government to enact laws in the given\nsituation.<\/li>
  6. Public opinion acts as a watchdog. It controls\nand checks the government from becoming irresponsible. While criticising the\nwrong policies of the government, public opinion always keeps the government\nalert. <\/li>
  7. Public opinion acts as the protector of rights\nand liberties of citizens. In a democratic country, people have the right to criticise\nor support the government in their own way. More effective and positive use of\nthis right not only encourages or motivates the government but also keeps the\ngovernment alive towards the rights and liberties of the people.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Importance of pressure groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Pressure groups influence the polity of any\ncountry, right from the formation of government itself to day-to-day governance\nissues.<\/li>
    2. They try to manipulate governmental affairs\nwithout any intention to have any direct control over it which is one thing\nthat differentiates it from a political party.<\/li>
    3. Pressure Groups play a very important role in\nthe Indian political system. They act as a link and source of communication\nbetween the masses and the political parties. They sensitise the public towards\nvarious socio economic issues thereby educating them politically.<\/li>
    4. They produce very effective leadership and also\nas a training platform for future political leaders. <\/li>
    5. It also bridges the gap between various\ntraditional values in the society. Establishment of unity and integrity are the\nkey results of the pressure groups. <\/li>
    6. Therefore it is very clear that pressure groups\ninfluence both the government and the administrative policies. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How public opinion and pressure groups\nenhance governance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. These perform a role in educating citizens about\nspecific issues. This allow citizens to be aware of their rights and Demand\ngood governance from government.<\/li>
      2. It lead to good governance by enhancing\ndemocratic participation, pluralism and diversity.<\/li>
      3. It raise and articulate issues that political\nparties perhaps won’t touch because of their sensitivity which is important for\nreducing grievances.<\/li>
      4. They represent minorities who cannot represent\nthemselves. This allow governance to the weakest section of the society.<\/li>
      5. Many groups play vital role in implementing\nchanges to public policy which is important for effective tackling of issues.<\/li>
      6. It encourage a decentralisation of power within\nthe political system thereby providing governance in a better and targeted way.<\/li>
      7. They act as a check and balance to the power of\nexecutive government allowing accountability of the government which is\nnecessary for good governance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Thus public opinion and pressure groups are intrinsic for democracy. Both allow government to fulfill people desires and push accountability and transparency needed for good and effective governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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