A. political parties
B. pressure groups
C. educated elite
D. the clergy
Correct Answer: Option A
A. political parties
Explanation
Functions of political parties
- Mobilize Voters.
- Facilitate Governance.
- Monitor the Opposing Party in Power.
- Nominate candidates,
- raise and spend campaign funds
- register voters
- simplify decisions for voters
- unify diverse interest
- act as moderating influence on government
- reduce diffusion of power in government provide patronage
- inform the public through party platforms
- Agents of political socialization
