Functions of Political Parties

Q. Why have the political parties so much importance in democracy?

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What are the characteristics of a political party?

Q. What is partisanship?

1. The relationship between the people who hate a political party and the party itself.
2. The relationship between the people committed to opposition political party and public.
3. The relationship between the people committed to a political party and the party itself.
4. The relationship between the people committed to a political party and public.

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Consider the following statements on parties. A)Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. B) Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. C) Parties are not necessary to run governments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A, B, and C

2. A and B

3. B and C

4. A and C

Q. What is a party manifesto?

1. A document with the name of all party leaders.
2. A document summarising the key promises, ideas, opinions, views or plan of action of a political party to the people.
3. A document that consists of achievements of top leaders of a political party.
4. A document that has the name of all opposition members.

Q. Candidates that represent political parties in India are selected by:

1. The existing government
2. The Lok Sabha
3. The Prime Minister
4. Party leaders

Q. What are the insights practised by the opposition party?

1. Identify the weakness of the government.
2. Give inputs to the government.
3. Incite the public against government.
4. Create nuisances in the working of the government.

Q. What do you understand by the term 'Ruling Coalition'?

1. A group of political parties forming the government.
2. A group of individuals forming a political party.
3. A group of political parties forming opposition.
4. A group of individuals against the ruling party.

Q. What changes have taken place in the nature of political parties in India?​

Q. What do political parties do once they choose candidates?

1. Decide on the details of their election campaign
2. Discuss how to form the government
3. Decide whom to choose as a strong candidate
4. Discuss the possibilities of winning the elections

Q. The party that wins elections and forms the government is called the ruling party.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following are the objectives of a political party?

1. Achieving political power
2. Participating in elections
3. Only solving social issues
4. Address issues faced by people

Q. How can political parties implement their policies?

1. Through dictatorial policies
2. By being assertive during elections
3. By winning majority support during elections
4. By convincing each person individually

Q. What do you understand by the term 'Ruling Coalition'?

1. A group of political parties forming the government.
2. A group of individuals forming a political party.
3. A group of political parties forming opposition.
4. A group of individuals against the ruling party.

Q. We act as the official representatives responsible for managing the relationship of parties with the general public. We also develop and communicate party policies. The party's followers and active members support us. Who are we?

1. Voters
2. Election Commission
3. Party sponsors
4. Party leaders

Q. What are the major characteristics of political parties?

Q. What is partisanship?

1. The relationship between the people committed to a political party and the party itself.
2. The relationship between the people who hate a political party and the party itself.
3. The relationship between the people committed to opposition political party and public.
4. The relationship between the people committed to a political party and public.

Q. What do political parties do once they choose candidates?

1. Discuss the possibilities of winning the elections
2. Decide on the details of their election campaign
3. Discuss how to form the government
4. Decide whom to choose as a strong candidate

Q. What is the document that summarises the key promises, ideas, or plan of action of a political party called?

1. Ballots
2. Campaigns
3. Propaganda
4. Manifesto