Political parties

Question 1

3 features of political parties

Answer 1

1. Parties aim to become a government by putting candidates up for election.
2. Parties are organised bodies with a formal membership.
3. Parties typically adopt a broad issue focus, addressing major issues of government policy

Question 2

How is representation and participation, a functional of political parties?

Answer 2

Representation: they represent the views and police of large sections of society and act in their interests.
Participation: parties enable individuals to participate effectively in the political process and influence decisions that affect their lives .

Question 3

How are elections and government functions of political parties

Answer 3

Elections: they offer the electorate choice in elections
Government: they hold government office and run the country.

Question 4

Do political parties enhance democracy? Give 2 points why they do

Answer 4

1. Encourage people to Participate in politics.
2. Provide voters with choices and how to make a electoral choice, clearer and more coherent

Question 5

Do political parties threatened democracy, give two points

Answer 5

1. Low turnout at elections, the public faith and political parties is low.
2. parties may over simplify issues or present information in a misleading way, especially in election campaigns.