political parties

Question 1

define policy

Answer 1

a set of intentions or a political programme developed by parties or by governments.They often reflect the political stance of parties and governments

Question 2

what is a mandate

Answer 2

permission given to elected officials, usually through elections to carry out policy proposals to make decisions on behalf of others

Question 3

what are the functions of political parties

Answer 3

Developing policies; organising elections; selecting candidates; political education ; representation; support process of re-enforcing consent for the govt. ; identifying leaders; campaigning

Question 4

manifesto

Answer 4

a set of promises or intentions that a party wishes to carry out if it is able to form government.