Challenges to Political Parties
Challenges to Political Parties: Overview
In this topic, we will learn the challenges faced by political parties. There is a lack of internal democracy within parties. The role of money and muscle power is growing in parties. They do not give a meaningful choice to voters.
Important Questions on Challenges to Political Parties
Consider the following statements on parties:
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
What are the various challenges faced by political parties?
Can you identify which of the challenges described in this section is being highlighted in the cartoon? What are the ways to curb the misuse of money and muscle power in politics?
Does this suggest that in democracies people contest elections only to make money? But isn’t it true that there are politicians committed to the well-being of the people?
Why don’t parties give enough tickets to women? Is that also due to a lack of internal democracy?
