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Question
Explain the role of Political Parties in a democracy.
Solution
Political parties are beneficial because they are representative in nature and work as a safe and organized presentation of the public interest.
The following roles are played by political parties in a democracy:
- They provide a platform and representation to various sections of society.
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They provide a platform for public debates and articulation of different opinions.
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They contest elections and form the government. Thus, they are a vehicle of democracy.
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They give shape to policies and legislation on the basis of their election manifestos.
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