Question

S1: Political parties address a wider range of issues compared to pressure groups.

S2: Pressure groups try to influence public policy to suit their demands.

Select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True

The term, 'public policy', refers to a set of government rules that affects everyone in a country or state. The members of the pressure group do not aim to exercise political power. They try to influence political parties to make policies favourable to them. Political parties try to bring change after being elected to office. They address a wider range of issues compared to pressure groups.