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What are the main ways in which political Parties reinforce parliamentary democracy?
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What are the main ways in which political Parties reinforce parliamentary democracy? Political parties in the UK have a multitude of functions in the modern age, all of which are designed to reinforce our parliamentary democracy. The way in which they do this is by representing the views of the majority, as this is the basis of any democratic society, a government "by the people, for the people, of the people". Through the policies they implement when in government, either dictated through their manifesto at election time or through opinion polls and such like, they rule the country in the way that the majority see fit. However, it is not just when in power that political parties are important. For example, it is the job of the opposition and other parties to criticise decisions taken by the government, so that it is accountable for its actions. Through campaigning, using various mediums such...
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