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A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _________.


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Solution

  • A political party has three components – followers, active members of the party, leaders.
  • Different parties will try to impress people on how their respective policies are better.
  • Fundamental political differences within a society is reflected by the political parties.
  • With the aim of promoting collective good for the society, parties make programmes and policies for people.
  • Elections are mainly fought among the candidates put up by political parties, in most of the democracies.
  • Selection of candidates in parties are done in different ways.
  • Issues are highlighted and raised by the Political parties.
  • Public opinion is shaped by the Political parties.

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