Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?
The relationship between pressure groups and political parties can have different forms. It may be a direct or indirect relationship as given below :
Formation of pressure groups by leaders which are led by them: Pressure groups are usually formed and led by politicians and political parties. For example, most trade unions and students’ organizations in India are either settled or associated to one or other major political party. Examples are NSUI, ABVP. Formation of political parties out of movements: Political parties sometimes grow out of movements i.e. like DMK and AIADMK. Asom Gana Parishad was formed after the Aasam movement led by students against the foreigners ended. Indirect relation: Sometimes political parties take positions that are opposite to each other. But they stay in contact with each other. Most of the movement groups leads to the formation of new leadership of political parties. For example, student leaders of Delhi University join politics for long time.
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Read the following passage, and pick out any one of the prudential reasons for power sharing offered in this.
“We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi, and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution. The Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy – in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption, and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus the Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy."
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When does a social difference become a social division?
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The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, has defended a ban on speaking French in the town’s schools. He said that the ban would help all non¬Dutch speakers integrate in this Flemish town. Do you think that this measure is in keeping with the spirit of Belgium’s power sharing arrangements ? Give your reasons in about 50 words.
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Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power sharing:
A. reduces conflict among different communities
B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
C. delays decision making process
D. accommodates diversities
E. increases instability and divisiveness
F. promotes people’s participation in government
G. undermines the unity of a country(a) A B D F (b) A C E F (c) A B D G (d) B C D G
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“We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi, and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution. The Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy – in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption, and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus the Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy."
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