Now there are only a few countries that don't have political parties because: 1. Contesting elections: In most elections around the world, parties put up candidates who compete in the elections. Different countries have different way of selecting candidates like in India, top leaders choose. 2. Making policies and programmes: Parties make and support policies and programmes according to the various opinions and interests of people. The government usually follows the programmes of the ruling party. 3. Making Laws: The legislature debate and make the laws. Most of the members would belong to a party so they adhere to the party's decisions and not personal ones usually. 4. Forming governments: The big decisions are taken by the political executives who are chosen and are part of the winning party. Hence, they form and run government. 5. Role of opposition: Those who lose the elections become the opposition and they question and criticise the policies of the government. They represent different views and keep the ruling party in check.