Pressure Groups and Public Opinion
GCE Government
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(a) What is a pressure group? (3 marks) (b) Identify and explain FOUR methods used by pressure groups to influence government decisions. (8 marks) (c) State TWO differences between a pressure group an…
(a) Define public opinion. (2 marks) (b) Explain FOUR factors that influence the formation of public opinion in a democratic state. (8 marks) (c) Assess the importance of public opinion in a democrati…
Public opinion is MOST accurately described as
The technique used by pressure groups whereby they cultivate close personal relationships with legislators and government officials to influence policy is known as
One major criticism of pressure groups in a democratic society is that they
A pressure group differs from a political party primarily because a pressure group
In which of the following ways do pressure groups MOST directly support democratic governance?
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is classified as a sectional pressure group because it
A government that consistently ignores the demands of major pressure groups and dismisses prevailing public opinion is MOST likely to experience
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to shape public opinion in a modern state?
Which of the following is the BEST example of a promotional (cause) pressure group in Nigeria?