Political Parties

Political Parties

1. What is a Political Party?

   • An organized body seeking to win government power by putting candidates up for election and gaining public support
   • They have a wide range of issues put together in a manifesto at election time
   • They have members and activists as well as candidates who are put forward for election

2. Functions of a Political Party

   • Representing the people
   • Giving voters electoral choice
   • Forming a government and managing political change to ensure stability
   • To provide opportunity for participation, membership and standing for public office
   • Putting together a manifesto to present to voters in order to gain votes