WAEC Government 1997 Question 24

Question 24

Pressure Groups

Lobbying mainly involves the application of pressure on

  1. A.people in commerce through monetary gifts
  2. B.legislators through material gifts
  3. C.people in government through persuasive arguments
  4. D.legislator by intimidation and blackmail
  5. E.trade unions through offer of gift.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (people in government through persuasive arguments)

Explanation

Lobbying is trying to persuade officials and legislators, through argument and information, to support a group's interest.