Functions of Political Parties

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What is a political party?

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Define the term political party. Explain with examples the need of political parties in India

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

1. True
2. False

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. 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 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. 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. 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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Political parties are essential for democracies. They also come with a set of responsibilities. Identify the responsibilities of political parties.

1. Political parties that lose elections form government.
2. Political parties contest elections.
3. Political parties shape public opinion.
4. Political parties influence the lawmaking process.

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

Q. The ruling party does not necessarily hold the majority of elected seats in the legislature.

1. True
2. False

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. The ruling party does not necessarily hold the majority of elected seats in the legislature.

1. True
2. False

Q. how does dissatisfaction of people is successful for democracy ?