Theory question 104
Political Parties and Party Systems(a) Describe any three functions of a political party.
(b) State any three problems of political parties.
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(a) Any three, each described: recruit and present candidates for elections; form government after winning; serve as opposition; political education of voters; interest aggregation and articulation; link between government and people; training of political leaders.
(b) Any three: poor funding; internal crises and lack of internal democracy (imposition of candidates by 'godfathers'); ethnic/regional basis; indiscipline and anti-party activities; corruption; lack of clear ideology; government interference/harassment; violence.
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