Political parties shape public policy by establishing the link and communication between the rulers and the governed, in order to increase the participation of society in the political sphere, contributing strongly to a political and ideological awareness of the citizens, with the intention of getting involved with the democratic process, be it electoral, during the elections, or governmental, which encompasses actions carried out by the spheres of power.
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.”
Answer: C
Explanation: The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.