PRESSURE GROUP
Pressure groups are private organizations in all democratic states. They are usually formed to protect certain interests, which may be for that of the people or for the people generally. Pressure groups are good organizations that are chosen by people to elect and provide great leaders that will lead a particular state. Pressure groups are very important to the running of democratic government in many ways.
FUNCTIONS OF PRESSURE GROUPS
- Advocacy for specific interests
- Monitoring government policies and actions
- Public education and awareness campaigns
- Lobbying for legislative changes
- Participation in public debates and discussions
CAUSES OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE
- Over-ambition of politicians
- Frustration
- Desperation
- Poverty
- Illiteracy and ignorance
EFFECTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE
- Undermining democratic principles
- Erosion of public trust in the electoral process
- Reduced political participation
- Increased social conflicts and political violence
- Diminished legitimacy of elected leaders
PREVENTION OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE
- Strict enforcement of electoral laws
- Transparent and fair electoral processes
- Independent oversight bodies
- Educating the public on the importance of free and fair elections
- Empowering civil society and media to monitor elections
- Punishing perpetrators of electoral malpractice
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