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 public through party platforms
• Agents of political socialization

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