WAEC Government 1998 Question 27

Question 27

Pressure Groups

A pressure group is a body of people organized for the purpose of

  1. A.defending the nation
  2. B.exercising political power
  3. C.exercising influence on government
  4. D.collecting money for charitable concerns
  5. E.opposing all political parties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (exercising influence on government)

Explanation

Pressure groups try to influence government policy without seeking to hold power.