Party system in its different forms
Importance of Political Parties in Democracy Parties are inevitable Importance of Political Parties in Democracy Parties are inevitable. No free country has been without them no one has shown how representative government has worked out without them. They bring order out of the chaos of a multitude of voters. If parties cause some evils, they avert and mitigate them. (Lord Bryce)
A political party means more or less organized group of citizens who act together as a political unit. They share or profess to share the same opinions on public questions and by exercising their voting power towards a common end, seek to obtain control of the Government. (Leecock)
Basis for the formation of the Political Parties Religious basis Economic basis Racial basis Political basis Psychological basis
Bi-party system It means that the country has two major parties which are in the political scenario. Merits of Bi party system Government becomes stable Direct Election of the government It ensures strong government Responsibility of the failures of the government can be easily located
Commanding position of the Prime Minister Demerits of Bi party Dictatorship of the cabinet Limited choice before the voters The image of the legislature is lowered Dictatorship of the majority party It divides the nation into two hostile camps
All shades of opinion are not represented in the legislature Multi Party System Merits of Multiparty system The nation is not divided into two camps Parliament does not become puppet in the hands of the cabinet All shares of the opinion are reflected in the house Wider choice before the electorate Chances of the cabinet are minimized
One party system It helps in the establishment of the stable government Long term planning is possible Economic progress of the country The administration becomes more efficient
Demerits of one party system Democracy is eroded There is no regards for diverse views Development of he personality is hindered Influence of the opposition is crushed