Question 7
Pressure GroupsPressure groups are
- A.organisations which want to overthrow the government
- B.organisations which seek to influence the policies of the government
- C.associations of people who share the same ideology
- D.political parties
- E.religious orders
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (organisations which seek to influence the policies of the government)
Explanation
Pressure groups try to influence government policy in favour of their members' interests, but they do not seek to take over government as political parties do.