Question

25.State the various functions political parties perform in a

democracy ?​

Answer 1

The various functions political parties perform in a democracy are:

Candidates are put forward by political parties to contest in elections. These candidates may be chosen by the top leaders, or by members of the party.

Parties put forward their policies and programmes for voters to chose from them.

Political parties play a major role in making laws for the country. No law can become a bill unless majority parties support it.

Political parties form and run governments.

Parties that lose election play the role of opposition to the party in power.

Parties shape public opinion.

Political parties form an important link between the government and the people. It is easy for the public to approach their local leader than a government official. The local leader has to listen to the public demand, otherwise, he will lose the next election.

Answer 2

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THEY R:-

(i) Parties contest elections

(ii)Parties put forward different policies and programmes and voters choose from them.

(iii) Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country.

(iv)Parties form and run goverments

(v)Those parties that lose in the elections plays the role of opposition to the parties in power.

(vi)Parties shape public opinon.