Why Do We Need Political Parties?

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10th CBSE
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Why Do We Need Political Parties?: Overview

This topic tells that political parties are groups of people who contest elections and hold powers in government. They put forward policies and shape the opinions of the people. They provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes.

Important Questions on Why Do We Need Political Parties?

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Political Parties>Why Do We Need Political Parties?> Q 1

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _____ (political party/pressure group).

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Political Parties>Why Do We Need Political Parties?> Q 2

What are the characteristics of a political party?

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Political Parties>Why Do We Need Political Parties?> Q 3

What is a political party?

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Democratic Politics -2 (Political Science)>Political Parties>Why Do We Need Political Parties?> Q 4

State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.