JAMB Government 2002 Question 1

Question 1

Political Parties and Party Systems

A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is

  1. A.membership drive
  2. B.the voting pattern
  3. C.ideology
  4. D.the objective.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the objective.)

Explanation

Political parties aim to win elections and take over government, while pressure groups only try to influence government policy. Their objectives are what set them apart.