Posted by Chester Morton / Thursday, 24 November 2016 / No comments
The features of a mass party
Type of Membership
One of the features of an elite party is that its membership
is opened to everyone from any walk of life. This type of party has as its
members, people from across the wealth, education and professions. There are no
boundaries to anybody who wants to become a member.
Leadership of mass parties
Another feature of a mass party is that it is led by a
popularly elected by the mass of the members. In a mass party, everybody
qualifies to lead the party as long as that person is able to demonstrate loyalty
to the party and the things it believes in.
Works for the interest of all
Another feature of a mass party is that it serves the
interest of the entire population. There is nothing like discrimination against
a section of the people. This is unlike the elite party which works in the
interest of a few people.
Funding
Mass parties fund their activities from the contributions of
the mass of the members. These contributions are voluntary and no member is
compelled to do so. They also raise contributions from rallies organized for
that purpose.
Vertical administrative structure
The administrative structure of a mass party is
hierarchically in nature. Those who are elected at delegate’s conferences are
charged with the duty of managing the operations of the party until the next conference.
SAMPLE QUESTION(S)
1. a. What is a mass party? [2 marks]
