The agent through which the state undertakes po... - JAMB Government 2004 Question

Correct Answer: Option E The agent through which the state undertakes political socialization is the pressure group. Pressure groups are organisation or associations of people who seek to influence government policies and actions and people in authority to the benefit of their members, Pressure groups do not intend to contest election and control the government. They act as the watch-dogs that check the activities of the government. For instance, the present struggle between the NLC and Obasanjo regime over the increase in fuel. Students Union also influence and help to change obnoxious policies of government such as signing of Nigerian Anglo Defence pact of the first Republic