Pressure groups seek to influence the polices of government.
to the advantage of their members
so that all citizens can benefit
to suit the manifestos of political parties
to conform with electoral act
Correct answer is A
A pressure group, also known as an interest group or lobby, is an organization formed by like-minded people who seek to influence PUBLIC POLICY to promote an interest. Motives for action may be based on a shared political, religious, moral, health or commercial position.
Which of these is not a source of revenue for political parties?
dues
grants
tolls
doantions
Correct answer is C
Apart from public funds, electioneering campaigns and other party activities, elections are supported through private sources including monies and in-kind contributions made to political parties or candidates from: subscriptions, fees and levies from party membership, fines, proceeds from investments made by party faithfuls.
Which of these functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups?
interest aggregation and articulation
source of mediation in a state
provision of specialized information
seeking to manage the affairs of the state
Correct answer is A
Political parties and pressure groups work to achieve democratic goals. In a democracy, political parties and pressure or special interest groups are free to develop policies to achieve goals they have created. They also are free to work to elect candidates that will support and will advance those policies.
Citizens can seek redress against injustice from the state through the?
ombudsman
head of civil service
civil service commission
titular executive
Correct answer is A
An ombudsman, ombudsperson, ombud, or public advocate is an official who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights. The ombudsman is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence.
To preserve individual liberies, the judiciary should?
consist of honest and impartial judges
be appointed by the executives
be prosecuted for judgement against the executive
participate in partisan politics
Correct answer is A
It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of all external pressures and of each other so that those who appear before them and the wider public can have confidence that their cases will be decided fairly and in accordance with the law.