JAMB Government 1998 Question 18

Question 18

Pressure Groups

One major aim of a pressure group is to

  1. A.capture political power
  2. B.influence the policies of the government
  3. C.install a government of its choice
  4. D.implement policies that will benefit its members
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (influence the policies of the government)

Explanation

Pressure groups do not try to take over government. They try to influence government policy in favour of their members' interests.