Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government.

Some of the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government are as follows:

(i) We know that the pressure groups are those organisations that influence government policies. They do not have their direct control or share on political power

(ii) Pressure groups are formed when people with common occupation or interest come together to achieve a common objective

(iii) Pressure groups influence the government to complete the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens. They also raise voice of common people of our society