Legal Solutions to Political Problems

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Why do political parties have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country?

To make it easy for ordinary citizens to approach them
To extend their influence among different sections of society (correct)
To ensure financial support from a large donor base
To launch movements for the resolution of social problems

Why do parties sometimes launch movements for problem resolution?

To show responsiveness to people's needs and demands (correct)
To challenge the authority of the government
To replace government machinery with party-controlled systems
To gain media attention and popularity

How do political parties provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes?

By forming connections with local party leaders for easier access (correct)
By creating barriers for citizens to reach out to the government directly
By monopolizing government resources for their party members
By excluding ordinary citizens from engaging with them

What is the consequence if parties are not responsive to people's needs according to the text?

People will reject those parties in the next elections (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that modern democracies cannot exist without political parties?

Because parties act as a crucial link between the government and the people (B) Signup and view all the answers

How might a situation without political parties impact major policy changes?

Major policy changes would not be promised to the people by any candidate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common suggestion for reforming political parties according to the text?

Forcing parties to maintain a register of members and follow their constitution (C) Signup and view all the answers

How has the new law regarding party defections in the legislature affected MPs and MLAs?

Forced MPs and MLAs to accept party decisions more readily (A) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential challenge to implementing a law to regulate internal affairs of political parties?

Resistance from party leaders (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest that citizens can influence political parties?

By replacing current leaders with another set of party members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the text suggest the new law on party defections has had on defections?

Reduced the number of defections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of over-regulation of political parties, according to the text?

Political parties may resort to cheating the law. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of the new law regarding defections in the legislature?

Necessity for MPs and MLAs to accept party decisions without argument (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can political parties be reformed through public pressure, as mentioned in the text?

By using petitions, publicity, and agitations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of public participation in improving political parties, according to the text?

Public participation is crucial for democracy and reforming politics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals contribute to strengthening political parties, based on the text?

By joining political parties if they desire change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way can state funding of elections impact the functioning of political parties?

State funding can reduce the influence of money in politics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can ordinary citizens influence political party reforms, according to the text?

By pressuring parties through petitions, publicity, and agitations. (D) Signup and view all the answers