The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
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(A) It is oriented to achieve legitimate control of government. True. This is a core characteristic of almost all political parties. Their primary goal is to gain and exercise political power, usually through elections, to implement their policies and programs. This control must be "legitimate," meaning through accepted democratic processes.
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(B) It can emerge from long term social movements. True.Many political parties historically, and even in contemporary times, have their origins in broader social movements that advocated for specific causes (e.g., labor movements, civil rights movements, environmental movements). They often formalize these movements' goals into a political platform and seek power.
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(C) It is a non-state and non-market part of the public domain. False. This statement describes civil society organizations or the broader "public sphere" where citizens interact outside of direct government control or market transactions.
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(D) In it individuals get together voluntarily based on certain understanding of society and how it ought to be. True. This describes the foundational basis of a political party: individuals sharing common ideologies, values, or visions for society's future, who then organize to achieve those aims through political means. They join voluntarily based on shared beliefs.
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