UI Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) Question 18

Question 18

Pressure Groups

The term 'civil society' refers to:

  1. A.Government institutions
  2. B.Military organizations
  3. C.Non-governmental organizations and institutions that represent citizens' interests
  4. D.Political parties
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Non-governmental organizations and institutions that represent citizens' interests)

Explanation

Civil society is the non-governmental groups (NGOs, unions, associations) that speak for citizens' interests.