Pluralism is a theory of the distribution of political power that says that the power is widely and evenly dispersed in society, rather than concentrated in the hands...
There are a variety of ways via which the pressure groups could exert influence. These include – Via Ministers and civil servants, Parliamentary Lobbying, Via Political parties, Raising...
Pressure groups carry out a range of functions including Representation, Political participation, Education, Policy formulation, Policy implementation etc. A brief idea about each of them is given below:...
Although the pressure groups can be distinguished in a variety of ways (including local/ national / transnational groups and temporary/ permanent groups), the most common distinctions are as...
The differences and similarities between Pressure Groups and Political parties are as follows: Differences While the Pressure groups seek to exert influence, political parties seek to win power...
A pressure group refers to any interest group that has members with common interests and these members making joint efforts to pressurise the formal political system to protect...
Article 355 entrusts the duty upon Union to protect the states against “external aggression” and “internal disturbance” to ensure that the government of every State is carried on...
In terms of law making powers, the constitution has done more favour to parliament than in states. It has kept state laws out of extra-territorial operation (article 245);...
As per article 245, subject to this constitution, parliament can make laws for whole or part of territory of India. Territory of India includes states, UTs and other...
Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India...
Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power both at the centre and most of the states. After...
