Question

Define political party and discuss its role in democracy

Answer 1

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power Is known as a political party.
It's main roles are:
(i) They contest elections.
(ii) Parties put forward their policies and programmes for voters to choose from them.
(iii) Political parties play an important role in the law making process.
(iv) Political parties form and run governments.
(v) Political parties, which are unable to secure majority and form the government, play the role of opposition to the party in power.
(vi) They shape public opinion.

Answer 2

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A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power Is known as a political party.

It's main roles are:

(i) They contest elections.

(ii) Parties put forward their policies and programmes for voters to choose from them.

(iii) Political parties play an important role in the law making process.

(iv) Political parties form and run governments.

(v) Political parties, which are unable to secure majority and form the government, play the role of opposition to the party in power.

(vi) They shape public opinion.