Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Which type of group exerts the most influence on the European Commission?
APolitical parties
BPromotional groups
CProtective groups ✓ Correct
DSocial movements
Correct answer: (C) Protective groups — Protective groups exert the most influence on the European Commission, so the answer is protective groups.
Explanation
★Protective groups exert the most influence on the European Commission, so the answer is protective groups.
★Protective or sectional groups defend the interests of their members.
★Business associations, trade bodies and professions are leading examples.
★They have the resources and expertise the Commission needs for policy.
★So they lobby Brussels intensively and effectively.
★This gives protective groups the greatest influence on the Commission.
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