GCEGovernmentPolitical Parties and Electoral Systems2024

Which of the following is the PRIMARY function of a political party in a democratic state?

AFormulating and implementing foreign policy
BRecruiting and socialising political leadersCORRECT
CControlling the judiciary and legislature
DAdministering local government elections
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The primary function of a political party is to recruit, train, and present candidates for public office, thereby socialising future political leaders. While parties influence policy, they do not directly implement foreign policy or control the judiciary. Administering elections is the role of an independent electoral commission.
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