Government 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 26: The major objective of pressure group is to

Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The major objectives of pressure group are toinfluence government. A pressure group is an organized social interest groupformed with the main aim of pursing interest and influencing governmentpolicies to the benefits of its members but do not try to control thegovernment machinery directly by contesting elections. MODE OF OPERATION OF PRESSUREGROUP OR METHODS USES BY PRESSURE TO ACHIEVE THEIROBJECTIVES.a) Alliance with political parties and candidates.b) Presentations of giftsc) Special publicationsd) Propaganda/letters to thepress.e) Sending a delegationf) Boycottg) Lobbyingh) Debates/Symposia/Workshopsi) Work to rule J) Strike k) Demonstration l) Ultimatum.