Explain any five needs to have political parties in a democracy country?
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1. Without political parties, democracies cannot exist. If we do not have political parties, every candidate will be independent.
2. No one will be able to make any promises to people about major policy changes.
3. The government may be formed but its utility will remain uncertain.
4. Elected representatives will be accountable to their constituency for what they do in their locality but no one will be responsible for how the country will run.
5. As societies become large and complex, they also need some agencies to gather different views on various issues and to present these to the government.
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Political party is an organised group of people having common ideology and its aim is to contest elections and Some to power. <br> Political parties are very important because : <br> (i) Parties frame their own policies in the form of manifestos which includes their vision on the basis of which they would establish governance in the country. <br> (ii) Existence of political parties in a representative democracy ensures that the country runs as per its policies and ideologies and has a responsible accountable government which is answerable to the people. <br> (iii) Parties give representation to diverse interests in the society, they give recognition to minorities, thus ensuring an all-round development of the country. <br> (iv) Parties help in forming and shaping public opinion. This educates the people politically and helps them spread awareness regarding their rights and duties <br>(v) Political parties form links between the government administrators of the country and the common people. Their needs and aspirations are conveyed to them through these parties.