DP13 enhancing democracy and funding

Question 1

how do political parties enhance democracy?

Answer 1

political parties encourage people to participate in politics via party activity campaigning voting and standing for office.
they provide voters with choices, and help make electoral choice clearer/coherant.
they upheld the authority of parliament and reinforce respect for political institutions.

Question 2

how do political parties threaten democracy?

Answer 2

fail to represent society the women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented.
turnout at elections is low

Question 3

funding of parties come from where?

Answer 3

mps are paid by the state political parties must fund their own activities which usually consists of membership fees and donations. political parties can accept donations from permissible sources such as uk registered company, registered politicla party, regsitered trade union.

Question 4

should parties recieve state funding? yes arguements

Answer 4

YES:
stops wealthy groups from influencing parties.
parties can focus on representing the electorate not fundraising
smaller parties will get fair financial support

Question 5

should parties recieve state funding? no arguements

Answer 5

politicians may be less interested in what pressure groups have to say
taxpayers should not be fudning politicla aprties
there would be disagreement on funding allocation.