GCEGovernmentPressure Groups and Public Opinion2024

A pressure group differs from a political party primarily because a pressure group

Aoperates only during election periods
Bdoes not seek to control government directlyCORRECT
Cis recognized by the constitution
Dhas a larger membership than political parties
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The fundamental distinction between a pressure group and a political party is that pressure groups aim to influence government policy without directly seeking to control or capture political power. Political parties, on the other hand, contest elections with the goal of forming government. Pressure groups operate continuously, not just during elections, and their size varies widely.
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