C.9 (b) "Political parties play an important role in democratic countries." Justify the statement.
SOLUTION:
Political parties play an important role in democratic countries in the following ways-
Political parties play an important role in democratic countries in the following ways-
- They provide a platform and representation to various sections of society.
- They provide a platform for public debates and articulation of different opinions.
- They contest elections and form government. Thus, they are a vehicle of democracy.
- They try to convince the voter by making new policies.
- Political parties help in making the laws for the country.
- They give shape to policies and legislations on the basis of their election manifestos.