Question

Mark one of the challenges that political parties face?

• A. Internal democracy
• B. Dynastic sucession
• C. Growing role of media
• D. Excessive decentralization

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Internal democracy

There is lack of democracy within the political parties due to the following reasons :

(i) There is a tendency in political parties towards the concentration of power in one or a few leaders at the top.

(ii) Parties do not hold organisational meetings and do not conduct internal elections regularly.

(iii) Parties do not have the means or the connections needed to influence the decisions.

(iv) Parties do not keep a membership register.

For all these reasons, Option A is correct. The rest of the factors do not pose major challenges to the party, hence, incorrect.