Differences between Pressure Groups and Political Parties - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1995

The major distinguishing factor between a political party and a pressure group is that while the former

A. Is effectively organized the latter is not
B. Engages in propaganda, the latter does not
C. Seeks power, the latter influences it
D. Does not form a government, the latter does

Question 7:

• JAMB 1999

The feature which best differentiates pressure groups from political parties is that they do not

A. Have interest in politics
B. Seek to influence public opinion
C. Have permananent organization
D. Nominate ministers

Question 8:

• JAMB 2002

A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is

A. Membership drive
B. The objective
C. The voting pattern
D. Idealogy.

Question 9:

• JAMB 2003

What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to

A. Influence the international community on local issues
B. Promote the interest of party members
C. Win elections and form a government
D. Influence government policies in certain directions

Question 10:

• JAMB 2013

A political party is different from a pressure group in its

A. Objective
B. Organization
C. Strategy
D. Source of finance