Pressure Groups - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1987

The main objective of pressure groups is to

A. Win political power
B. Conduct free and fair elections
C. Mobilize support on behalf of the government
D. Protect the interests of its members

Question 17:

• JAMB 1990

While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to

A. Promote the welfare of their members
B. Execute particular programmes
C. Influence legislation in order to benefit their members
D. Control political power

Question 18:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?

A. Contesting elections
B. Interest articulation
C. Formal opposition to government
D. Working for the interests of their members

Question 19:

• JAMB 1991

Groups which seek to bring about changes in government policies without actually controlling the personnel of government are known as

A. Trade unions
B. Pressure groups
C. Secret societies
D. Elite groups

Question 20:

• JAMB 1992

The primary function of a pressure group is to

A. Win and control governmental power
B. Elect their officials
C. Influence government policy
D. Organize worker to confront government