Political Parties

Question

What is the need for Political Parties? Mention three components of a Political Party.

Answer 1

Political parties are essential for organizing and representing diverse views in a democracy. They mobilize voters, formulate policies, and provide choices to the electorate.

Three components of a political party are:

1. Leadership: The core group of leaders who make strategic decisions and guide the party's direction.

2. Active Members: Individuals who actively participate in party activities, campaigns, and grassroots organizing.

3. Supporters and Voters: The broader base of individuals who align with the party's ideology and vote for its candidates.

These components work together to shape and influence government policies and actions.

Answer 2

We can understand the necessity of political parties by for following reasons:

• Political parties are easily one of the most visible institutions in a democracy.
• For most of the ordinary citizens, democracy is equivalent to political parties.
• Most people tend to be very critical of political parties. They tend to blame parties for all that is wrong with our democracy and our political life.
• Parties have become identified with social and political divisions.

A political party has three components:

(i) The Leaders: Individuals responsible for crafting the party's policies and initiatives and selecting candidates to run in elections

(ii) The Active Members: Refers to individuals engaged in various party committees and actively taking part in their undertakings.

(iii) The Followers: People who adhere to the party's ideology and show their support by voting for the party during elections.