WAEC Government 1991 (August) Theory question 102

Theory question 102

Pressure Groups

Section A (answer two questions only from this section)
Discuss the different types of pressure groups. Illustrate with relevant examples.

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Model answer

Interest/economic (sectional) groups: protect members' economic interests, e.g. trade unions (NLC), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Chambers of Commerce.
Occupational/professional groups: e.g. Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Medical Association, NUT, ASUU, NUJ.
Promotional (cause) groups: promote a cause for the public good, e.g. human-rights groups (Civil Liberties Organisation), environmental groups.
Religious groups: e.g. Christian Association of Nigeria, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
Institutional groups: within government, e.g. the military, civil service.
Anomic groups: spontaneous groups such as rioters or protest crowds.
Non-associational groups: informal ethnic or kinship groups.
Social/students' groups: e.g. NANS.

Explanation

Name each type and give a Nigerian example.