State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.
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The various functions political parties perform in a democracy are:
- Candidates are put forward by political parties to contest in elections.
- These candidates may be chosen by the top leaders, or by members of the party.
- Parties put forward their policies and programes for voters to chose from them.
- Political parties play a major role in making laws for the country. No law can become a bill unless majority parties support it.
- Political parties form and run governments.
- Parties that lose election play the role of opposition to the party in power.
- Parties shape public opinion.
- Political parties form an important link between the government and the people.
- It is easy for the public to approach their local leader than a government official.
- The local leader has to listen to the public demand, otherwise, he will lose the next election.
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