JAMB Government 1999 Question 17

Question 17

Pressure Groups

The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not

  1. A.have interest in politics
  2. B.seek to influence public opinion
  3. C.have permanent organization
  4. D.nominate ministers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (nominate ministers)

Explanation

Political parties seek to form government and fill offices such as ministerial posts. Pressure groups only try to influence government and do not put forward candidates or ministers.