D12 Political parties

Question 1

what are the functions of political parties

Answer 1

representation
participation
elections

Question 2

what are the features of political parties

Answer 2

aim to become a gov by putting candidates up for election and mobilising support.
parties are organised bodies with formal memeberhsip
parties typicaly adopt a broad issues focus addressing major political preferences and a shared ideological identity.

Question 3

what is left wing?

Answer 3

LW political ideas are those associated with a desire to introduce change into the political system. LW ideas look to make society more equal and favour the group solution above the indivual.

Question 4

what is the right wing?

Answer 4

political parties emphasise a widespread acceptance of the status quo and the need 4 stability in society