<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the main role of a political party in a democratic system? Context: Political parties in a democratic system play a vital role in representing people's interests, formulating policies, and contesting elections to govern the country. Answer: [/INST]A political party in a democratic system plays a crucial role in representing the interests and views of the people, formulating policies, and contesting elections to gain power and govern the country.</s>