Functions of Political Parties


 
 
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Functions of Political Parties

Function of Political Parties:

1.  Candidates are put forward by political parties to contest elections. These candidates may be chosen by the top leaders or by members of the party. In some countries like USA, members and supporters of a party choose its candidate.

2.   Parties put forward their policies and programmes for voters to choose from them. A government is expected to base its policies on the line taken by the ruling party (Political party that runs government).

3.   Political parties play a major role in making laws for the country. No law can become a bill unless majority parties support it.

4.  Political parties form and run governments. The big policy decision taken by political executive comes from the political parties.

5.   Parties that lose election, play the role of opposition to the party in power.

6.   Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues. Parties sometimes also launch movements for the resolution of the problem faced by the people.

7.   Political parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes. It is easy for the public to approach their local party leader than, a government officer. The local party leader has to listen to the public demand, otherwise people can reject them in the next elections.

Note Election Commission has officially banned wall writing by parties during election times. Most political parties argue that it was the cheapest way for their campaign. The trend of making amazing wall graffiti on the walls related to elections was prevalent in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu.

 

 
 


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