Popular Struggles and Movements.................Part III

Q9."In a democracy several different kinds of organisations work behind any big struggle and influence the decision." Explain.

1. In a democracy several different kinds of organisations work behind any big struggle.These organisations play their role in two ways.  
2. By influencing the decisions in a democracy through direct participation in competitive politics. This is done by creating parties, contesting elections and forming governments. 
3. But every citizen does not participate directly as they may not have the desire, the need or the skills to take part in direct political activity other than voting.
4. Therefore people can also participate indirectly and make  governments to listen to their demands or their point of view by forming an organisation or by undertaking activities to promote their interest or their viewpoint. 
5. These are called interest groups or pressure groups.
6. Sometimes people can also decide to act together without forming organisations.