Question

Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy.’ Analyse the statement with relevant points.

Answer 1

In a democratic set-up, political parties are required because without political parties:

1. Every candidate in the elections will be independent. No promises could be made, and the utility of the government formed will remain uncertain.
2. No one will be responsible for running the country. Elected representatives will only be accountable to their constituency.
3. There will be no agency to gather and present different views on various issues to the government.
4. No one will be responsible for bringing various representatives together to form a responsible government.
5. There will be no mechanism to support the government, make policies and justify or oppose them.