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What are political parties?

Groups that are responsible for all the wrongs in a democracy
Entities that have become obsolete in modern democracies
Institutions that have no role in shaping a country's governance
Organizations that represent social and political divisions in democracies (correct)

Why do political parties exist in democracies?

To represent different social and political divisions (correct)
To create unnecessary conflict
To maintain a monopoly over governance
To suppress the voice of the citizens

What is the visibility of political parties in a democracy indicative of?

An indication of their declining influence
Always indicative of popularity
An indication of their complete control over the government
Not necessarily indicative of popularity (correct)

Why are people critical of political parties?

They are blamed for all the wrongs in a democracy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of political parties in a democracy?

To represent different interests and govern the country (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers