Pressure Groups - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2001

Associational interest groups are organized to

A. Further the interest of members
B. Specifically lobby the government
C. Support the government
D. Achieve goals affecting other associations.

Question 27:

• 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 28:

• JAMB 2003

Associations whose main interest is to influence public policies without having to capture power are

A. Communal groups
B. Trade unions
C. Political parties
D. Pressure groups

Question 29:

• 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 30:

• JAMB 2004

An interest group that admits members and conducts its affairs according to stated rules is described as

A. Organizational
B. Associational
C. Non-associational
D. Institutional