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Political Parties

Question
CBSEENSS10017994

Why can’t modern democracies exist without political parties? Explain any three reasons.

Solution

The reasons:
(i) 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.

(ii) Without political parties, candidates elected will be independent, will be accountable to their constituency for what they do in the locality.

(iii) 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.

Some More Questions From Political Parties Chapter

What are the characteristics of a political party?

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _____________.

Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?

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 ?

Partisan means

Multi-party system advocates
A. The political parties which govern the country
B. The government is formed by various parties coming together
C. Does not permit free competition for power
D. This system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party?

The law that says if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature, is