Political partiesClass X ( DM. POL)

Contributed by:1. K.Beulah2. P.Naziya 3. D.Likitha

Political party

A political party is a groupOf people who come together

To contest elections andHold power in the govt

Functions of political parties

1. To contest in elections2. Policies and programmes

3. Making laws4. Form and run government

National parties

National partyA party that secures atleast 6% of total votes in loksabhaElections or assembly Elections in 4 states and winsAtleast 4 seats in the lok sabha is recognised As a national party

State parties

State partyA party that secures atleast 6% of the

Total votes in an election to the legislativeAssembly of a state and wins atleast

Two seats is recognised as a state party

Challenges to thePolitical parties:1. Lack of internal democracy

2. Dynastic successions3. Money and muscle power

4. Meaningful choice

Reforming politicalparties

Ways to reforming Political parties

1. People can put pressure on political Parties. This can be done throughPetitions, publicity and agitations

2. Political parties can improve if thoseWho want this join political parties

Thank you

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