WAEC - Government (2013 - No. 34)
Which of the following statements distinguishes political parties from pressure groups?
Political parties only lobby government to change certain policies
Pressure groups select candidates for political of fices
Political parties influence government policies
Pressure groups influence government policies to member's interest
Forklaring
While a political party is a group of people who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine public policy, pressure groups is a group of people who share common goals and who actively try to influence policymakers.