Question

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Answer 1

A political party basically, is a group of people. These people come together to contest elections in order to hold power in the government.

Functions of a Political Party

Every political party has a number of functions to perform.Here are some functions.

• In a democratic country, a large group of people that has certain similar opinions group together and form a party. Then then, give a direction to the policies adopted by the government.
• Those parties which lose elections form the opposition. They voice different views and criticise the government for their failures and mobilize opposition to the government.
• Political parties shape public opinion. With the help of the pressure groups, the parties launch movements for solving problems faced by the people.
• Parties even offer access to government machinery and welfare schemes. The local party leader serves as a link between the citizen and the government officer.