political parties

Question 1

functions of political parties

Answer 1

1. contest elections
2. policies and programmes
3. combines multitude of opinions into a few
4. makes laws = decisive role
5. form and run gov
6. opposition
7. shape public opinion
8. access to welfare schemes and gov machinery

Question 2

when are parties ‘recognised’ by EC

Answer 2

State
1. 6% votes in LA
2. 2 seats

National
1. 6% in Lok Sabha
2. 4 seats in ^

Question 3

challenges to political parties

Answer 3

1. lack of internal democracy
2. conc of power in the hands of few
3. ordinary members do not have access to information
4. they cant influence decisions
5. dynastic succession
6. lack of meaningful choice