If all the decisions of a political party are made by a single family and all other members are neglected, than what challenge is being faced by that party?


The party faces the challenges of dynastic succession.

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Which one among the following countries has a two-party system? 

a) United Kingdom

b) China

c) Indo-China

d) Japan


 (a) – United Kingdom

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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.

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Lack of internal democracy within parties is the major challenge to political parties all over the world. Analyse the statement.


Parties do not keep membership registers, do not hold organisation meetings, and do not conduct internal elections regularly. Ordinary members of the party do not get sufficient information on what happens inside the party. As a result the leaders assume greater power to make decisions in the name of the party. More than loyalty to party principles and policies, personal loyalty to the leaders becomes more important.

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What is a multi-party system? Why has India adopted a multiparty system? Explain. 


When there is more than two party in a political system.

 The reasons for adopting multi-party system in India:

 (i) This system allows a variety of interest and opinion to enjoy political representation.

 (ii) The social and geographical diversity in such a large country is not easily absorbed by two or even three parties. 

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