Question 9
Pressure GroupsThe most basic property of pressure groups which differentiates them from political parties is that they
- A.are not as interested in politics
- B.do not have permanent organizations
- C.do not seek to influence public opinion
- D.do not support candidates in elections
- E.do not nominate candidates as their own official representatives
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (do not nominate candidates as their own official representatives)
Explanation
Pressure groups may back candidates, but they do not put up their own candidates to win power; parties do.