Question

"All over the world, people express their dissatisfaction with the failure of political parties to perform their functions well." Analyse the statement with arguments.

Answer 1

We need political parties on account of the functions they perform.
•    They draw together people who have similar political philosophies and ideas.

•    In the parliamentary arena, political parties provide the government and opposition

•    They also lend organisational support. The party machine, also known as the extra-parliamentary wing of the party, is responsible for organising and financing election campaigns, developing policies and recruiting members.

•    They articulate philosophies and develop policies.

•    They are an avenue for community groups to influence the decision-making process.

•    They are one of the main avenues for political debate and discussion in the community However, political parties fail to perform their functions because of the challenges they face.

•    Internal organisation formation

•    Dynastic succession

•    Use of fair means to get desired outcomes

•    Failure in offering meaningful ideological options

•    Maintenance of democracy within the parties

•    Control on the use of money and muscle means

•    Offer meaningful choices to the people