Consider the following points:
1. Pressure groups are part of the political process of country.
2. Pressure groups seek to influence all institutions of a polity except judiciary which is completely insulated from any extraneous momoeuvrine.
3. Pressure groups attempt either to strengthen or change the direction of government policy.
4. Pressure groups do not seek to directly capture political power and run the government.
Which of the above points stand true regarding interest groups? Select the correct answer from the following:

A. 1 and 2

B. 1, 2 and 3

C. 1, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option C