GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2003 - Question 19
Government 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 19: What distinguishes a political party from other social institutions is the desire to
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Explanation
The desire to win elections and form agovernment is what distinguishes a political party from other socialinstitutions. A political party is an organisedgroup of people who share similar political opinions, principles, interests andbeliefs with the aim of winning election and control of government of acountry/state/ municipality.Onthe other hand, there are social institutions such as pressure groups. Apressure group may be defined as an organised social interest group which isformed with the main aim of pursuing its interests and government policies tothe interest of its members without any intention to control the government

