Why do we need political parties? Explain.
The reasons:
(i) Existence of political parties in a representative democracy ensures that the country runs as per its policies and ideologies and has a responsive and accountable government that is answerable to the people.
(ii) Without political parties, candidates elected will be independent, will be accountable to their constituency for what they do in the locality.
(iii) Political parties are required so that a country is governed as per set ideologies and will be responsible for how the country will be run.
How has a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery been set up for redressal of consumer disputes? Explain.
How did the local people in the areas conquered by the Napoleon react to French rule? Explain.
OR
Why did a major protest erupt in 1926 in the Saigon Native Girls School in Vietnam? Explain.
Describe any three suppressive measures taken by the British administration to clamp down on nationalists.
How are popular struggles integral to the working democracy? Explain with an example of Bolivia's struggle against privatization of water.
