Question

About 100 years ago there were few countries that had hardly any political parties now there are few countries that do not have political parties.Examine the statement

Answer 1

About 100 years ago, almost all the countries of the world were being being ruled by monarchs . In the monarchy system ,the king has the solo right to take decisions and the citizens had no right to oppose his decisions . moreover , citizens had no right to express their views and opinions . But slowly witg the rise of democracy , new political parties came into existence . Political party was a group of people who came together to contest elections and hold power in the government. A political party plays a major role in democracy and it is one of the major factors due to which demoracy us successfull worldwide today.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Now there are only a few countries that don't have political parties because:

1. Contesting elections: In most elections around the world, parties put up candidates who compete in the elections. Different countries have different way of selecting candidates like in India, top leaders choose.

2. Making policies and programmes: Parties make and support policies and programmes according to the various opinions and interests of people. The government usually follows the programmes of the ruling party.

3. Making Laws: The legislature debate and make the laws. Most of the members would belong to a party so they adhere to the party's decisions and not personal ones usually.

4. Forming governments: The big decisions are taken by the political executives who are chosen and are part of the winning party. Hence, they form and run government.

5. Role of opposition: Those who lose the elections become the opposition and they question and criticise the policies of the government. They represent different views and keep the ruling party in check.