WAEC Government 2013 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following statements distinguishes political parties from pressure groups?

A. Political parties field candidates for elective office while pressure groups do not
B. Pressure groups are always larger than political parties
C. Pressure groups select candidates for political offices
D. Pressure groups influence government policies to serve members' interest, political parties seek to control governmentCorrect

Explanation

Pressure groups influence government policies to serve their members' interest, without contesting elections — unlike political parties which contest for political office and seek to control government.

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