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•1). What are various challenges faced by political parties

•2). what are the characteristics of a political party

•3). Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their function well
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Answer 1

Answer:

1.Lack of internal democracy

. Every member of the party doesn't hv a chance to take part in the decision-making process

. Every member is nt consulted before taking a decision

. There is no proper organization or registrationof members

. Power remains in the hands of few top leaders who do not consult ordinary members

. Ordinary members hv no information abt the internal working of the party

2.Dynastic Succesion

With power in the hands of few top leaders, all party position go to their family members. These members may nt be qualified or hv the abilityabilityto hold their position.

3.Money &Muscle power

.Money is needed to organized demonstrations, public meeting, & seepeches to publicise the image of the party. Parties choose those candidates who can raise money for the party&win election with their money

. Sometimes parties also supports criminal candidates bcoz they can win election

4.The meaningful choice to others..

Most of the political parties hv the same fundamental & ideological issues. Voter do nt hv a meaningful choice. Even leaders keep changing parties, thus confusing the voters..

First ans. ends here

Ans no. 2

Characteristics of political party

1.A political party has members who agree on some policies & programs for the society with a view to promoting the common good

2.It seeks to implement the policies by winning popular support through elections.

3.The presence of a leader, the party worker n the supporters.

4.It is a group of people who come together to contest elections & hold power in the government.

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Ans 3.

Some reform to strengthen parties are:

1.A law should be made to regulate the internal affairs of political parties.

2.It should be mandatory for political parties to give a minimum no. of tickets, about 1/3rd to the women candidates.

3.There should be state funding of elections. The government should give parties money to support the election expenses.

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