Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Political Parties and Pressure Groups starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any two challenges faced by political parties in India.
Describe the importance of political parties in a democracy.
Describe the role of opposition parties in a democracy.
Explain how political parties contribute to the formation of public opinion.
Explain how pressure groups can influence government policies.
Explain the difference between a political party and a pressure group.
Explain the term 'coalition government'.
Explain the term 'party manifesto'.
Which of the following is a challenge to the functioning of pressure groups? (1) Lack of resources (2) Contesting elections (3) Forming government (4) Judicial review
Which of the following is a characteristic of a pressure group? (1) Seeks to form government (2) Seeks to influence policy (3) Is part of the judiciary (4) Is a government department
Which of the following is a feature of a multi-party system? (1) Only one party is allowed (2) Two parties compete for power (3) Several parties compete for power (4) No parties exist
Which of the following is a feature of a national party? (1) Operates only in one state (2) Recognized in four or more states (3) Does not contest elections (4) Is a pressure group
Fill in the blank: The _______ is an example of a business pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is an example of a farmers' pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is an example of a student pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the registration and recognition of political parties in India.
True or False: Political parties are essential for the working of parliamentary democracy.
True or False: Political parties are necessary for the functioning of democracy.
True or False: Political parties help in the formation of public opinion.
True or False: Political parties in India are required to register with the Election Commission of India.
