Question

Can I write the functions of political parties as an answer to this question??
Why can modern democracies not exist without political parties? Explain.

Answer 1

Dear Student,


No , you are not expected to write functions, but the following answer:


1. The rise and emergence of parties is directly associated with representative form of Democracy and that modern democracies not exist without political parties because:

a. Owing to large territory and large population it is not possible for people to assemble together and make policies for themselves, hence representatives from parties are to be chosen.
b. A highly diverse, large and complex societies need a medium that would represent their interests and establish a link between the government and people.
c. Modern form of democracies also need representatives from various political parties to form the government and others to keep a check on the ruling party by being in opposition.
d. Not having parties will lead to chaos and turmoil in the society.
e. It would be against the democratic principles.
f. Existence of political parties in a representative democracy ensures that country runs as per its policies and ideologies and have a responsible accountable government which is answerable to the people
g. Without parties, candidates so elected will be independent , will not be able to make policy changes, they will not be responsible for the country.
h. Parties are required so that a country is governed as per set ideologies.

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