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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is a pressure group?

AAn organisation that campaigns to influence government on specific issues
BA group of MPs who have openly and publicly disagreed with their own party leader
CThe Cabinet committee that is formed and convened during national emergencies
DA formal committee officially established within Parliament to scrutinise legislation

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is An organisation that campaigns to influence government on specific issues.

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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