10 Questions
What are political parties?
Organizations that represent social and political divisions in democracies
Why do political parties exist in democracies?
To represent different social and political divisions
What is the visibility of political parties in a democracy indicative of?
Not necessarily indicative of popularity
Why are people critical of political parties?
They are blamed for all the wrongs in a democracy
What is the role of political parties in a democracy?
To represent different interests and govern the country
Why are political parties considered one of the most visible institutions in a democracy?
Because for most ordinary citizens, democracy is equal to political parties. Political parties are easily one of the most visible institutions in a democracy.
What is the visibility of political parties in a democracy indicative of?
Political parties' visibility in a democracy is not indicative of popularity; most people tend to be very critical of political parties.
What social and political divisions are political parties identified with?
Political parties are identified with social and political divisions, which leads to the question of whether we need political parties at all.
Why have political parties become so omnipresent in democracies all over the world?
Political parties have become so omnipresent in democracies due to their identification with social and political divisions.
What do less educated citizens may not know about in a democracy?
Less educated citizens may not know much about the Constitution or the nature of their government.
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