JAMB Government 2012 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The primary aim of pressure groups is to

A. attract people's attention
B. protect the interest of membersCorrect
C. capture political power
D. fight corrupt officials

Explanation

Unlike political parties (which seek to capture political power), pressure groups exist primarily to protect and advance the interests of their members by influencing government policy.

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