Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?
- They aim to gain political power
- They are funded by the government
- They are political parties
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They represent the interest of a specific section of the society
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Pressure groups are organizations that aim to influence public policy or legislation in a way that benefits their specific interests. They represent the interest of a specific section of the society, not the entire society. They are not political parties and they do not aim to gain political power. They are also not typically funded by the government.
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