GCEGovernmentPressure Groups and Public Opinion2024

One major criticism of pressure groups in a democratic society is that they

Aencourage citizens to participate actively in governance
Bprovide useful information to policy makers
Ctend to promote sectional interests at the expense of the general publicCORRECT
Dserve as a link between the government and the governed
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
A central criticism of pressure groups is that they prioritize the narrow interests of their members or a specific cause over the broader public interest, potentially distorting democratic decision-making. Options A, B, and D are actually advantages or positive functions of pressure groups, not criticisms.
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