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Explain the function and impact of political parties on the electorate and government.

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Political parties ' basic purpose is to nominate candidates for the public office and get as many of them as possible elected. Such leaders, once elected, attempt to achieve their party's goals through legislation and program initiatives.

Step-by-step explanation:

Through securing party nominations through primary elections, rebels or reform candidates will work within the parties to gain access to the general election ballot and thus increase their chances of winning a general election without having to organize third parties.

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