UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is a pressure group?
AA formal committee officially established within Parliament to scrutinise legislation
BAn organisation that campaigns to influence government on specific issues ✓
CA group of MPs who have openly and publicly disagreed with their own party leader
DThe Cabinet committee that is formed and convened during national emergencies
Explanation
A pressure group is an organisation that campaigns on specific issues (such as environment, animal rights, or industry interests) in order to influence government policy and public opinion.
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