JAMB Government 1995 Question 19

Question 19

Political Parties and Party Systems

The major distinguishing factor between a political party and a pressure group is that while the former

  1. A.is effectively organized, the latter is not
  2. B.engages in propaganda, the latter does not
  3. C.seeks power, the latter influences it
  4. D.does not form a government, the latter does
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (seeks power, the latter influences it)

Explanation

A political party tries to win elections and form the government. A pressure group only tries to influence those in power.