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Delve into the significance of political parties as organized entities seeking power and representing common interests through elections. Explore the diverse roles of parties from voters to elected officials.
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1. Political Parties
2. The Meaning of Party Political Party: An organized effort by office holders, candidates, activists, and voters to pursue their common interests by gaining and exercising power through the electoral process. Different than interest groups! Parties can be thought of in three parts: Party in the electorate (voters) Party as an organization Party in government (elected officials)