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Question
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 group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a political party.
Explanation:
A political party is an organised group of persons who hold similar political views and work together to win elections. Their primary goal is to take control of the government and impose their programs and legislation. They serve as a critical link between regular people and the government’s decision-making processes.
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