A major differences between pressure group and political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________?

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the key difference between a pressure group and a political party. A political party aims at winning power (by contesting elections and forming government). We need to find what a pressure group does instead.

Step 2: Explain the concept

• Political party: An organized group that seeks to win elections, control government, and run the state. It presents candidates, has a manifesto, and aims to hold political office.
• Pressure group: An organized group (e.g., NLC, NBA, ASUU, NANS, Market Women Association) that does not seek to take over government. It works to influence government decisions and policies in favour of its members' interests or a cause.

Step 3: Evaluate the options

• A. Execute government policies: This is the job of the government (executive and civil service), not a pressure group. ❌
• B. Aims at winning election: This describes a political party, so it is not a difference. ❌
• C. Influencing government policies: This is exactly what a pressure group does without seeking office. ✅
• D. Nominates potential leaders for government: This is a function of political parties. ❌

Step 4: Answer Political parties aim to win power, while pressure groups aim at influencing government policies.

Correct option: C

💡 Exam Tip: Remember it this way: Party = Power, Pressure group = Persuasion. If a question contrasts the two, the pressure group's answer is almost always "influence" or "lobby", not "win elections" or "form government".