In An Economic Theory of Democracy, Anthony Downs defined a political party as ______.

A. a body of men united for promoting by their joint endeavors and the national interest, based on some particular principle on which they are all agreed
B. any organization that seeks to influence the outcomes of elections
C. a team of men seeking to control the governing apparatus by gaining office in a duly constituted election
D. a machine with interchangeable parts

Answer: C

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