Question

checkpoint: political parties and interest groups
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how does a political party affect or influence a policy?
a party holds a social event for members to have a political discussion.
a party enforces laws without needing approval from the government.
a party gains power in congress and passes laws matching its ideas.
a party stops joining elections and focuses primarily on raising funds.

Explanation:

Political parties influence policy by gaining power in legislative bodies like Congress and passing laws that align with their ideologies. Holding a social - event is more of an internal activity, parties cannot enforce laws without government approval, and focusing on fundraising instead of elections reduces their policy - making power.

Answer:

C. A party gains power in Congress and passes laws matching its ideas