Why do political platforms? how are platforms useful to voters

Political parties create platforms in order for them to create methods to resolve various issues in society. These platforms are very useful for voters as it gives them an idea on how it will help them further in various aspects - ranging from resolving violence to the point of equaling their rights.

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the us hoped to prevent any nations from leaning towards soviet union-based communism. the containment policy was established in hopes of keeping communism from spreading to new places.