Question : The relationship between political parties and pressure groups is important because it:

Option 1: Reduces the need for public participation

Option 2: Ensures a balance of power and accountability

Option 3: Prevents any changes in government policy

Option 4: Eliminates the diversity of political opinions

Question : Political parties and pressure groups interact in a way that:

Option 1: Weakens the democratic process

Option 2: Enhances policy-making and accountability

Option 3: Leads to the dominance of a single political ideology

Option 4: Prevents any form of social change

Question : The primary goal of pressure groups in a democracy is to:

Option 1: Overthrow the government

Option 2: Influence public opinion and policy

Option 3: Replace political parties as the main actors in politics

Option 4: Focus exclusively on economic issues

Question : The effectiveness of political parties in a democracy is measured by their:

Option 1: Ability to suppress opposing viewpoints

Option 2: Success in engaging with and representing the public

Option 3: Focus on achieving power at any cost

Option 4: Avoidance of controversial issues

Question : The function of political parties in a democratic system includes:

Option 1: Suppressing alternative viewpoints

Option 2: Channeling public opinion into the political process

Option 3: Ensuring the dominance of a single ideology

Option 4: Avoiding engagement with societal issues