JAMB Government 1982 Question 15

Question 15

Pressure Groups

Pressure groups are important because they

  1. A.enjoy publicity
  2. B.manage political crisis for their members
  3. C.sponsor candidates for election
  4. D.represent groups who may otherwise be ignored
  5. E.are not interested in the welfare of the State
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (represent groups who may otherwise be ignored)

Explanation

Pressure groups give a voice to sections of society, such as workers or farmers, whose views the government might otherwise overlook.