JAMB Government 1993 Question 20

Question 20

Pressure Groups

Interest groups are important to democracies because they

  1. A.represent the masses
  2. B.do not allow misrule
  3. C.represent groups who otherwise would be left out
  4. D.provide a forum for confronting the government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (represent groups who otherwise would be left out)

Explanation

Interest groups give a voice to sections of society, such as workers, farmers or professionals, whose views might otherwise be ignored.