WAEC Government 1988 Question 47

Question 47

Political Parties and Party Systems

The primary objective of all political parties is to

  1. A.promote the general interest of members of the public
  2. B.eradicate corruption in public life.
  3. C.control the government.
  4. D.campaign for vote.
  5. E.educate the electorate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (control the government.)

Explanation

What makes a political party different from a pressure group is that its main aim is to win power and control the government.