alleryPolitical parties shape public opinion mainly by
Acontrolling the judiciary
Braising and highlighting issues, mobilising activists, launching movements
Cappointing election officers
Ddrafting the Constitution
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. raising and highlighting issues, mobilising activists, launching movements
1. Among parties' functions is shaping public opinion.
2. They raise issues, mobilise lakhs of members, run pressure groups and launch movements.
3. Public opinion often crystallises along party-defined lines.
_Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 4 "Political Parties"_
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