PPT: Political Parties | Social Studies (SST) Class 10 PDF Download

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P o lit ica l
P a rt ie s
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P o lit ica l
P a rt ie s
Why do we need Political
Parties?
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P o lit ica l
P a rt ie s
Why do we need Political
Parties?
A political party is a group of people who unite to contest elections
and gain power in the government. They agree on specific policies
and programs aimed at promoting the collective good and seek to
implement these policies by winning popular support through
elections. The main components of a political party are:
Leaders 1.
Active members 2.
Followers 3.
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P o lit ica l
P a rt ie s
Why do we need Political
Parties?
A political party is a group of people who unite to contest elections
and gain power in the government. They agree on specific policies
and programs aimed at promoting the collective good and seek to
implement these policies by winning popular support through
elections. The main components of a political party are:
Leaders 1.
Active members 2.
Followers 3.
Parties contest elections: 1.
F u n c t i o n s :
Political parties select and put forward candidates for elections.
This allows voters to have a choice between different parties and
their candidates.
2. Parties present policies and programmes:
This helps to provide a direction for the formulation of
government policies.
Parties consolidate a wide range of opinions into a few basic
positions that they support.
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P o lit ica l
P a rt ie s
Why do we need Political
Parties?
A political party is a group of people who unite to contest elections
and gain power in the government. They agree on specific policies
and programs aimed at promoting the collective good and seek to
implement these policies by winning popular support through
elections. The main components of a political party are:
Leaders 1.
Active members 2.
Followers 3.
Parties contest elections: 1.
F u n c t i o n s :
Political parties select and put forward candidates for elections.
This allows voters to have a choice between different parties and
their candidates.
2. Parties present policies and programmes:
This helps to provide a direction for the formulation of
government policies.
Parties consolidate a wide range of opinions into a few basic
positions that they support.
F u n c t i o n s :
Contest elections and field candidates.
Formulate and present policies and programs.
Influence lawmaking through party direction.
Form and operate governments, recruiting and training leaders.
Act as opposition, providing alternative views and checks on
ruling parties.
Shape public opinion and raise societal issues.
Serve as intermediaries between citizens and government,
facilitating access to welfare schemes and information.