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Public Opinion | Definition, Features & Opinion Poll

Public Opinion is a barometer by which public office holders measure public response to their action or inaction. A democratic government cannot therefore afford to ignore public opinion unless it is living in a fool’s paradise. But what is public opinion may be no more than the views, of a vocal few or of the promoters of media outfits.
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Functions of Pressure Groups

Characteristics and Functions of Pressure Groups A Pressure Group can be defined as an organized group that seeks to influence government policies. Pressure groups are not political parties and they…
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Electoral System | Definition, Features and Types

The electoral system is central to the development and sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions in the state. Without a good electoral system, the people will ultimately lose confidence in the political system and its capacity to generate and process demand from the environment.