The principal purpose of political party activity is to
A) achieve changes through the constitutional amendment process.
B) gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals.
C) influence public officials who are already in office to respond to the party's goals.
D) obtain favorable treatment for party members in governmental activities.

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The primary goal of political parties is to gain control of the government by winning elections. This involves proposing policies and plans that resonate with voters and convincing them to vote for the party's candidates. By winning elections and controlling the government, the party can then implement its policies and achieve its goals. While influencing public officials and obtaining favorable treatment for party members are also important, the ultimate aim is to gain power through elections. Constitutional amendments are usually proposed and debated by individual lawmakers rather than parties as a whole.

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