How should a political party resolve its internal differences? Here are some suggestions. Think of each and list out their advantages and shortcomings.

(a) Follow the footsteps of the party president

(b) Listen to the majority group

(c) Secret ballot voting on every issue

(d) Consult the senior and experienced leaders of the party

(a) Follow the footsteps of the party president

Advantage: If the members of a group follows the footsteps of the leader then unity and discipline would be maintained in the party.

Shortcoming: The leader would run his monopoly and would take the decision without anyone’s else consultation, so the inner democracy may get weakned.

(b) Listen to the majority group

Advantage: If the party listens to the majority then there would be confidence in the party and the group gets strengthened.

Shortcomings: If the group listens to the majority then there would be disruption in the party because then everyone would try to please leader with their idea by dominating over others.

(c) Secret ballot voting on every issue

Advantage: It gives chance to everyone to take part in decision making.

Shortcoming: It paves way for the members to vote for opposition party. This may prove fatal for the party.

(d) Consult the senior and experienced leaders of the party

Advantage: The novice and less experienced could get insight into the issue and derive to a solution in a better way.

Shortcoming: If the senior are only consulted then there hold into the party will get strengthened.