Question 28
Pressure GroupsA pressure group can be defined as a
- A.large group interested in seizing political power
- B.political party interested in government
- C.small group interested in sharing governmental power
- D.sophisticated group interested in balkanization
- E.group organized around an interest for government action.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (group organized around an interest for government action.)
Explanation
A pressure group is an organised group of people with a common interest who try to influence government decisions, without trying to take power.