4.1 - Why do we need political parties?
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What is a political party?
💡 Hint: Think about the elections we have in school.
Name one function of political parties.
💡 Hint: What do candidates do in elections?
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What is one primary function of political parties?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in legislative sessions.
True or False: Political parties are unnecessary in a democracy.
💡 Hint: Consider how voters make informed choices.
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Discuss the effect of political parties on citizen engagement in democracy. How does the existence of parties impact voter turnout?
💡 Hint: Consider campaigns and how they motivate people to vote.
Evaluate the role of political parties in promoting or suppressing diverse opinions within the democratic framework.
💡 Hint: Think of examples where parties have amplified or muted specific societal voices.
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