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 …showed first 75 words of 1272 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1272 total…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.