Question

Prove that “Political Parties are the link between elected representatives and people”.

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain hos political parties form a link

Solution:

Political parties are a group of organised people who share the same ideology, who compete in elections, based on their ideology, to form government.

The political parties are a link between the people and the elected representatives because:

Political parties are necessary in a democratic setup as they represent different ideologies and thought processes in running the country.The political parties field their candidates that follow their own ideology in elections.They also help in formulating various policies and laws for social and economic progress.They also teach leadership skills and are a training ground for the various candidates that they field.Their fielded candidates are then elected by the peoples thus becoming the people’s representatives. Often people vote, not for the candidate but for the party and its ideology.Hence the political parties are an introduction to the candidate in election.The political party with majority elected can