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What is the purpose of a manifesto in UK politics?

AA declaration of war against another country
BA legal document setting out government spending plans
CA list of a party's members of Parliament
DA public document outlining a political party's policies and promises if elected

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A public document outlining a political party's policies and promises if elected.

A manifesto is a document published by a political party before an election, setting out its policies and promises if elected to government. Voters can use manifestos to compare parties.

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