Political parties influence governance by shaping policy agendas, mobilizing voters, and determining legislation outcomes. They provide a framework for political organization, enabling collaboration among members to advocate for shared interests. Political parties can also impact public opinion through campaigns, media engagement, and grassroots outreach. By fielding candidates in elections, they seek to gain control of legislative bodies and executive offices. The party in power often sets the legislative agenda, guiding the focus of governance to align with their ideology and objectives, thereby contributing significantly to the political landscape.