Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET November 2021 Political Science
Which one of the following is not a function of political parties?
AFormation of government and alternative government
BFormation of public opinion
CPolitical education to the public
DTo control the judiciary ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) To control the judiciary — Controlling the judiciary is not a function of political parties, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★Controlling the judiciary is not a function of political parties, so it is the answer.
★The judiciary is independent and beyond party control.
★Parties form the government and provide an alternative government.
★They shape and mould public opinion.
★They give political education to the public.
★They organise and mobilise voters in elections.
★So controlling the judiciary is not among their legitimate functions.
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