Explain the importance of political parties in democracy

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Explain the importance of political parties in democracy

  • Answer:
    1. Political parties are the most visible institution in a democracy. 
    2. They reflect fundamental political division in society. 
    3. Political parties contest elections. 
    4. Parties put forward different policies and programmes and the voters chose them. 
    5. Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country. 
    6. Parties form and run government.
    7. Parties play the role of opposition by voicing different views andcriticizing the government for its wrong policies.
    8. Parties shape public opinion.
    9. Parties provide people access to government machinery andwelfare schemes.

     
  • Exam Year: 2025