Political Parties
Why cannot modern democracies exist without political parties? Explain.
The explanations:
(i) Modern form of democracies also need representatives from various political parties to form the government and to keep a check on the ruling party by being in opposition.
(ii) Without political parties there would be chaos and turmoil in the society.
(iii) Existence of political parties in a representative democracy ensures that the country runs as per its policies and ideologies and has a responsive and accountable government that is answerable to the people.
(iv) Without political parties, candidates elected will be independent, will be accountable to their constituency for what they do in the locality.
(v) Political parties are required so that a country is governed as per set ideologies and will be responsible for how the country will be run.
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What are the various challenges faced by political parties?
Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?
What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janta Party?
Match List-I (organisations and struggles) with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I |
List-II |
1. Congress Party |
A. National Democratic Alliance |
2. Bharatiya Janta Party |
B. State Party |
3. Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
C. United Progressive Alliance |
4. Telugu Desam Party |
D. Left Front |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
(a) |
C |
A |
B |
D |
(b) |
C |
D |
A |
B |
(c) |
C |
A |
D |
B |
(d) |
D |
C |
A |
B |
Consider the following statements on parties:
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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