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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?

    <p>They are blamed for all the wrongs in a democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of political parties in a democracy?

    <p>To represent different interests and govern the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are political parties considered one of the most visible institutions in a democracy?

    <p>Because for most ordinary citizens, democracy is equal to political parties. Political parties are easily one of the most visible institutions in a democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Political parties' visibility in a democracy is not indicative of popularity; most people tend to be very critical of political parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social and political divisions are political parties identified with?

    <p>Political parties are identified with social and political divisions, which leads to the question of whether we need political parties at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have political parties become so omnipresent in democracies all over the world?

    <p>Political parties have become so omnipresent in democracies due to their identification with social and political divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do less educated citizens may not know about in a democracy?

    <p>Less educated citizens may not know much about the Constitution or the nature of their government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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