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 ways in which pressure groups influence government policies.
Explain the difference between a national party and a state party in India.
Explain the difference between a political party and a pressure group.
Explain the role of Election Commission in regulating political parties in India.
Explain the role of political parties in the formation of public opinion.
Explain the term 'coalition government'.
Explain the term 'defection' in the context of political parties.
Name any two national political parties in India.
Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups? (1) They seek to form the government (2) They influence public policy (3) They contest elections (4) They are always illegal
Which of the following is a feature of a multi-party system? (1) Only one party is allowed (2) Two parties dominate (3) Several parties compete for power (4) No parties exist
Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups? (1) They always represent the majority (2) They may promote narrow interests (3) They form the government (4) They are always democratic
Which of the following is a method by which political parties are reformed in India? (1) Judicial intervention (2) Use of violence (3) Ignoring laws (4) Promoting criminal candidates
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the body responsible for the registration and recognition of political parties in India.
Fill in the blank: The ___ Party System is prevalent in India.
Fill in the blank: The ___ Party was the first political party to be formed in India.
Fill in the blank: The ___ Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding the Anti-Defection Law.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Political parties are essential for the working of modern democracies.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Political parties are necessary for the formation of a responsible government.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups always work for the welfare of the entire society.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups can sometimes act as a check on the arbitrary use of power by the government.
