#Political parties
#Party system
#pillar of democracy
#Sania Akhtar
A group of individuals that are organized for a common purpose of attaining power by passing an election process with same political ideology known as political party.
Democracy refers to a system of government that is established, controlled and maintained by the public. In a simple world people act as rulers (government) and being ruled(public).
Political party form and control the government, that’s why political parties are a basic pillar and unit of democratic government.
Elements of political party:
They are;
Members
Principles
Leadership etc.
Party System:
A system of government run by the political party or parties known as political party system. The concept of party system originated from America when a division was created by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson’ s parties.
Categories of political party system:
It is being divided into three categories;
1. One party system:
A system of government that is run by a single party known as one party system. The only party is the ruling party in government. There is not a concept of opposition party.
Examples;
In old times, the Soviet Union.
In present time, China (communist party).
2.Two party system:
A system of government that is run by major parties known as two party system.
On party serve as ruling party (government) and the other party is opposition party. Sometimes third party also exists by it has no more importance.
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Examples;
In UK; Conservative party and labour party (3rd party was liberal party)
In USA; Democratic party and Republican party are major parties.
3.Multi-Party system:
A system of government that contains a variety of political parties known as multi-party system
It contains major as well as minor parties.
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Examples:
Pakistan, India, France, Germany, Armenia and other.
Which Party System is better for Democracy?
Each system has its own benefits, and some have its negative impact on democracy.
One-party system represents a monarchy and public opinion is usually suppressed because there is no opposition that criticize the policies and decisions.
The multi-party system provides a choice to the public in order to support favorite party and freedom of opinion. On the other hand, the coalition government is less stable and also temporary because the align parties leave the alliance when their need is not fulfilled.
Two party system provides a clear-cut alternative to the voter and formation of government is easy. This party system secures representative government and also democracy.
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