Answer to Question #150832 in Political Science for jasmeen kaur

Question

6) What are the roles and functions of federal political parties in Canada? What is the difference between brokerage and third/protest parties? What are the goals of brokerage and third/protest parties and how does each kind of party attempt to influence the content of policy?

Answer 1

Canadian federal political parties play significant roles in the selection of elected officials. These parties dominate election campaigns and the country's legislature is structured along party lines. The federal parties also educate citizens on political matters and choose candidates that citizens will vote for. Finally, Canadian federal parties offer necessary assistance to political parties during election campaigns, and petition an elected party member with grievances related to their policies.

A brokerage political party focuses on competition to deliver policies through accommodation and stifling of interests. On the other hand, a third/protest party focuses on advancing and articulating public interests. A brokerage party aims to meet the desires of a majority without considering the main issues that should be addressed in the nation, while a protest party focuses on democratization and restoration of non-compliant administrative systems. This party uses neglected political themes to draw people away from the main party, while brokers influence people to vote for particular leaders in exchange for financial and political benefits.