WAEC SSCE - Government - 1989 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Which of the following is not a pressure group? The

Nigeria Farmers’ Council

Nigeria Union of Teachers

the National Party of Nigeria

Academic Staff Union of Universities

Nigeria Medical Association

Answer Details

The National Party of Nigeria is not a pressure group. A pressure group, also known as an interest group or lobby group, is an organization that seeks to influence government policies and decisions without seeking to directly participate in the electoral process. Pressure groups represent the interests of a specific section of society, such as farmers, teachers, or doctors, and seek to advance those interests through various means, including advocacy, lobbying, and public demonstrations. In contrast, political parties such as the National Party of Nigeria are organizations that seek to directly participate in the electoral process by fielding candidates for political office and competing for votes. Political parties represent a broader range of interests than pressure groups and seek to form a government that will implement their policies and agenda.






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