Political parties are organizations which attempt to get representatives elected to positions in parliaments or their local equivalents. Pluralist approach claims that political parties are representative for the following reasons:

1. The public directly influences party policy, since, in order to be elected to govern, parties must reflect the wishes and interests of the electorate in their programmes.

2. If existing parties do not sufficiently represent sections of society, a new party will usually emerge…

3. Parties are accountable to the electorate, since they will not regain power if they disregard the opinions and interests of the public.

4. Parties cannot simply represent a sectional interest since, to be elected to power, they require the support of various interests in society.

Therefore, the correct option is B.