Question

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

Answer 1

• 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.