One of the features of pressure groups is that all members ________

Analyze the question: It asks for a defining feature of pressure groups, specifically what all members share.

Explain the concept: A pressure group (also called an interest group) is an organized association of people who share a common interest or goal. They try to influence government policies and decisions without seeking to take control of government, which is what political parties do. Examples in Nigeria include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA).

Solution: test each option

• A. are rich: Wrong. Members come from all economic backgrounds. Trade unions, for example, include ordinary workers.
• B. think in the same way: Wrong. Members may differ in opinions on many matters. They only agree on the particular issue that brought them together.
• C. have similar interests: Correct. The group forms around a shared concern, such as workers' welfare, professional standards, or students' rights.
• D. oppose the government: Wrong. Pressure groups often cooperate with government and only oppose it on specific policies they disagree with.

Answer: The correct option is C. have similar interests.

Exam tip: Remember "Pressure group = Peoples with Common interest." If you see "common," "shared," or "similar interests" in an option about pressure groups, it is usually the right answer. Be wary of absolute words in the other options, like "all are rich" or "oppose the government," because they are too extreme.