Question

explain the role of political parties in a democracy ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Political parties are beneficial because they are representative in nature and work as a safe and organized presentation of the public interest. The following roles are played by political parties in a democracy: 

i. They provide a platform and representation to various sections of society. 

ii. They provide a platform for public debates and articulation of different opinions. 

iii. They contest elections and form a government. Thus, they are a vehicle of democracy.

iv. They give shape to policies and legislation on the basis of their election manifestos.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Without political parties, electors would have to evaluate every individual candidate in every single election they are eligible to vote in. Instead, parties enable electors to make judgments about a few groups instead of a much larger number of individuals.