Detail answer:
1. Give the classification of the pressure groups.
Answers
Explanation:
Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. They keep governments more responsive to the wishes of the community, especially in between elections. ... Pressure groups are able to use their expertise to provide the government with important information.
Answer:
There are five classification of the pressure group:
1. Economic pressure group
2. Professional pressure group
3. Religious pressure group
4. Promotional pressure group
5. Anomic pressure group
Explanation:
1. Economic pressure groups:
These pressure groups focus on the economic wellbeing of their members. They comprise mostly producers and manufacturers. Examples are the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
2. Professional or occupational pressure groups:
These are pressure groups embracing workers of the same occupation or profession who try to protect their work or professional interests. Nigerian Medical Association, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Nigerian Bar Association, and National Union of Road Transport Workers are examples.
3. Religious pressure groups:
These are pressure groups of people that belong to the same religion and wish to influence government decisions in favour of their belief or members. Examples are Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria.
4. Promotional groups:
These are pressure groups that promote some causes which may not directly benefit their members. Examples are National Council for Eradicating Illiteracy, Human Rights groups and the Red Cross.
5. Anomic pressure groups:
These are interest groups that use violence, demonstrations, arson, assassination, strikes and the like in expressing their aims and objectives. They are mob groups, not well organised but may be interested in some common goals. Street demonstrators and student riot groups are examples.