SS1 Third Term Government Lesson Note – Political Parties and Pressure Groups

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WEEK 9

TOPIC: POLITICAL PARTIES AND PRESSURE GROUPS

CONTENT:

1. Definition of political parties.
2. Organizations
3. Characteristics
4. Functions
5. Types of political parties
6. Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

Definition of political parties

A political party may be defined as organized group of people who share similar political opinions, principles, interest and beliefs with the aim of gaining political power and governing the country.

Organization of political parties

1. National Executive Council: this is the highest decision making body for any political party. The seat of government is known as the national secretariat of the party which is always located at the federal capital- Abuja. Here the national offices take decisions for the party. The party organizes all national elections.
2. State branch: every political party has its branches in almost all states of the federation in the capital of each state. They equally have state officers directing the affairs in the state. They are to organize state and local government elections and nominate candidates for national positions.
3. Local Government Branch: Every part is supposed to have its local government branches with some officers to control affairs of the party at the local government areas.
4. Ward level: this is the smallest unit of any political party and the parties have their own officers to control state affairs in the ward area.
5. Youth wing: this is the militant wing of any party. They help to propagate and promote the image of the party at all levels.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF A POLITICAL PARTY

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