دور الجماعات الضاغطة في تعزيز المشاركة السياسية والتأثير في صنع القرار العام

دراسة تحليلية

Abstract

Abstract:
This study addresses pressure groups as one of the most important mechanisms of participation in public affairs and as key actors in contemporary political and social life. These groups have increasingly played a significant role in influencing public policies and governmental decisions by representing the interests of different segments of society and defending them through various legitimate means.

The study aims to clarify the concept of pressure groups, their characteristics, and their importance in promoting public participation, while also distinguishing them from political parties in terms of objectives and functions. It further examines the various classifications of pressure groups according to the nature of the interests they represent, their degree of organization, and the scope of their activities, highlighting their diversity and different fields of action within society.sms used by pressurea media and social networks, or through petitions, peaceful protests, and various legal means.

The study concluded that pressure groups constitute an essential element in modern democratic systems, as they help convey the demands of citizens and various social groups to the relevant authorities. They also contribute to balancing the diverse and often competing interests within society. Therefore, the existence of effective and well-organized pressure groups is considered an important indicator of the vitality of civil society and the enhancement of participation in the management of public affairs.

Key words: Pressure groups – influence – political participation.

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