Political party voluntary association of individuals sharing matters, and trying to capture governmental mechanism by constitution means in order to promote national interest. Edmund Burke Group of men who had agreed upon a principle by which national interest be served. Five Element of Political Party Member Principle Leadership Programme Governmental Power Feature Certain common views regarding public matters. Try to come into power by constitution means. Well organized, rule, regulation. Promote National interest Voluntary association. Function Programme; according to public needs and problems. Educate people Formation of government As opposition Source of formation and expression of public opinion role in legislation ( Parliamenatry govt) Source of information ( Political knowledge or information) Present people problems to policy makers Select candidate for public offices.