Assess the Extent to Which the Activities of Political Parties Enhance Democracy (in the UK)

Today in Britain, as in many Western countries, we have a representative democracy. This is generally viewed as opportunities for participation for the electorate in the form of general elections where they vote for a representative for their constituency. The winning party (the party with the most representatives in parliament) then forms a government that is accountable to the electorate for its actions; if the party makes unpopular moves then it will not be voted …

…wishing to stifle rebellion and debate so they can present a united image to the press. However, they also do a lot to enhance democracy by educating the electorate and encouraging them to vote, recruiting and training leaders, forming a strong, stable representative government and forming policies. In conclusion, the party system is certainly not without faults but it also has its advantages, especially when compared with the alternative, which is a no party system.