Question 7 - Past Year Questions - 3 Marks - Chapter 4 Class 10 Political Science - Political Parties - Political Science

Exhibit the role of money and muscle power among political parties during elections.

Answer:

Points to remember:

Role of Money and Muscle power in elections:

• Parties use shortcuts to win elections.
• Nominate rich candidates
• Democrats don’t like the increasing role and influence of rich people in elections

Answer to be written in Exam:

1. Since parties are focused only on winning elections, they tend to use shortcuts to win elections.
   
   
2. They tend to nominate those candidates who have or can raise a lot of money.
   In some cases, parties support criminals who can win elections.
   
   
3. Rich people and companies who give funds to the parties tend to have an influence on the policies and decisions of the party.
   
   
4. Democrats all over the world are worried about the increasing role of rich people and big companies in democratic politics. 

*Any 3 points