What is meant by a political party? Describe the three components of a political party.

Political party is a group that contests elections and hold power in the government. They have a consensus on certain policies and programmes that are good for the society. They try to win elections by gaining popular support.

The three components of a political party:

1. Leaders: They usually are the experienced members who decide various steps to be taken by the party and guide the other members.

2. Active members: They become a part of the party because they support its policies and ideologies. They work for winning popular support, especially during elections.

3. Followers: They are not workers of the party per se but they believe in the party’s policies and ideologies and vote for them.

Explanation: Political parties are one of the most important parts of the democracies. It’s their leaders and members that become the representatives of the people.