Pressure Groups - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1979

Pressure groups are really

A. Nuisances which most governments would like to ignore
B. People with sinister motives who pretend to serve the public interest
C. Greedy citizens who pursue purely selfish interests
D. Organized bodies which try to influence legislation or government decisions in their favour
E. Organized bodies that are vulnerable to giant companies who use them to promote their interests

Question 7:

• JAMB 1980

Pressured groups' politics are usually directed to

A. Limited or sectoral goals
B. National objectives
C. The interest s of the Nigerian Medical Association
D. The goals of the Nigeria Union of Teachers
E. None of the above

Question 8:

• JAMB 1980

The main role of pressure groups is to

A. Influenec the Legislature and the Executive to make decisions favourable to them
B. Inject emotional and selfish issues into national debates
C. Influence the general public
D. Use all means including bribery to achieve their objectives
E. Assist selected multinational corporations in fulfilling their objectives

Question 9:

• JAMB 1981

The main role of pressure groups is to

A. Oppose oppressive legislation
B. Protect the interest of the country against foreign power
C. Resist temptation of gifts made by multi-national companies to influence their political parties
D. To influence their judgement
E. Influence legislation in order to benefit their members

Question 10:

• JAMB 1982

Pressure groups are important because they

A. Enjoy publicity
B. Manage political crisis for the their members
C. Sponsor candidates for election
D. Represent groups who may otherwise be ignored
E. Are not interested in the welfare of the state