Pressure groups aim to exert influence on government policies and decisions to advance their specific interests or causes.

Electoral participation is not typically a tactic used by pressure groups to influence policy-making. Instead, they focus on lobbying, public relations campaigns, and direct action.

Lobbying is the process by which pressure groups attempt to influence the decisions of government officials through direct contact and persuasion.

Political parties are not considered pressure groups because they seek to gain power through electoral processes rather than through direct influence on policy-making.

Pressure groups perform all of the functions mentioned, including representing interests, providing information, and mobilizing public opinion.

While the other factors mentioned can influence the effectiveness of a pressure group, the group's relationship with the media is not typically considered a direct factor.

Public relations is the process by which pressure groups attempt to influence public opinion in favor of their cause through various communication strategies.

Conducting public opinion polls is not typically a method used by pressure groups to mobilize public support. Instead, they focus on activities that directly engage the public.

Lobbying is the process by which pressure groups attempt to influence the decisions of government officials through direct contact and persuasion.

Electoral participation is not typically a tactic used by pressure groups to influence policy-making. Instead, they focus on lobbying, public relations campaigns, and direct action.

Lobbying is the process by which pressure groups attempt to influence the decisions of government officials through direct contact and persuasion.

Political parties are not considered pressure groups because they seek to gain power through electoral processes rather than through direct influence on policy-making.

Pressure groups perform all of the functions mentioned, including representing interests, providing information, and mobilizing public opinion.

While the other factors mentioned can influence the effectiveness of a pressure group, the group's relationship with the media is not typically considered a direct factor.

Public relations is the process by which pressure groups attempt to influence public opinion in favor of their cause through various communication strategies.