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

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called_______

A. Lobbying
B. Ultimatum
C. Dialogue
D. Strike

Question 2:

• JAMB 1983

While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at

A. Imposing military rule
B. Causing social unrest
C. Influenencing governmental decisions
D. Controlling a nations's economy
E. Getting all workers to unite

Question 3:

• JAMB 1984

The most basic property of pressure groups which differentiates them from political parties is that they

A. Are not as interests in politics
B. Do not have permanent organizations
C. Do not support candidate in elections
D. Do not seek to influence public opinion
E. Do not nominate candidate as their own official representatives

Question 4:

• 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 5:

• 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