Question

Explain the functions performed by political parties.?5 marks

Answer 1

The political parties perform the following functions:-

1.They contest in the elections.

2.They put forward various policies and programmes from which the voters can choose.

3.They play a decisive role in making laws for the country.

4.They form and run the government.

5.They shape public opinion.

6.They provide peple access to govt. machinery and welfare schemes implemented by the govt.

7.The parties that loose elections play the role of opposition.

Answer 2

Answer:

The functions performed by the political parties are as follows:

They contest elections.They introduce various policies and programmes for the people.They play an important role in decision-making to legislate and execute.These parties, when successful in elections, form and run the government.These parties, if they lose, become the opposition parties and play the role of criticising the government.The parties mould the public’s opinion on various issues. They can help them form an opinion and can also influence them to alter their opinion.These parties help the citizenry access the government’s policies and acts