Role Of Political Parties

Although there’s no mention of political parties in the U.S. Constitution, they play a pivotal role in our democratic system. Their role has been to link the people’s policy preferences to actual government policies. One of the most important functions of the two political parties (Democrat and Republican) is to recruit and nominate candidates for political parties to influence future politics crucial to the running of the Government. They play a positive role in educating the public about important political issues such as environmental policies, health-care reform, our tax system, immigration, and economic stimulation through the use of the media, web, campaign speeches, and debates. Through these methods, citizens learn about the issues,