Question

State the various functions political parties perform in a
democracy.​

Answer 1

Answer :

Political parties perform various functions in a democracy

(a) They contest elections.

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

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

(d) Political parties form and run governments.

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

(f) They shape public opinion.

(g) Parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments.

Answer 2

$<marquee \: behavior = alternate><font \: color = red ></p><p></p><p>ANSWER</p><p></p><p></p><p>(i) Political parties contest elections to win the majority and form the government. They choose candidates who are popular personalities known to their voters. In India, they are chosen by the top leaders, in most countries by members of the party.</p><p></p><p>(ii) Political parties prepare their policies and programmes and make them known to the public. They make every attempt to convince the public that their programme is the best. They organise public meetings, speeches, demonstrations to gain public support. They even announce policy changes if once they are elected.</p><p></p><p>(iii) Political parties mobilise public opinion on major issues through pressure groups. They not only inform the public, they also seek its support involving problems facing the country.$

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