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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 elec
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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)