NATIONALISM AND PRESSURE GROUPS

Question 1

What is Nationalism

Answer 1

Nationalism is the struggle against foreign rule to establish self-government.

Question 2

Features of Proto-Nationalism in British West Africa

Answer 2

1. Opposing Unfair Laws
   
   2. Using Legal or Peaceful Methods
   3. Opposing Racial Discrimination

Question 3

Roles of Pressure Groups in a State

Answer 3

1.Acts as Watchdogs on the Government
2. Provide Professionals for Jobs
3. Provision of Education
4. Provide Free help to people

Question 4

What is an occupational pressure group?

Answer 4

An occupational pressure group is association of a group of people who belong to the same profession.

Question 5

What is a Pressure group?

Answer 5

A pressure group is a group of people with common goals that tries to influence government policies.

Question 6

factors that can weaken the effectiveness of a pressure group

Answer 6

1. Inadequate funds
   
   2. Ineffective leadership
   3. Corruption
   4. Lack of militancy
   5. Lack of unity

Question 7

Methods employed by pressure groups

Answer 7

1. Presenting written requests
2. Holding demonstrations, strikes, and boycotts
3. Organizing debates, lectures, and seminars
4. Sponsoring candidates
5. advertisements