Party System
There are three types of party systems:
- One-Party System
- Two-Party System
- Multi-Party System
One Party System
In one-party system, there is no competition in this system and one party nominates the candidates and voters will have two choices, which is :
Not to vote or write yes or no against the names of candidates nominated by the party.
This party system is prominent in authoritarian regimes and communist countries like North Korea, China etc.
Two- Party System
Two party system refers to the shift in power between two major and dominant parties and winning the election, the winner will have maximum number of votes. Smaller parties merge with bigger parties or they drop out of elections and parliamentary system prevails in Canada and Great Britain.
Multi- Party System
Multi-Party System is the most common form of government and there are three or more parties which have the capacity for gaining control of government separately or in collaboration. In this, no party achieves a clear majority of legislative seats, then several parties join the forces and form a coalition government and India follows Multi- Party system.
Political Parties : Functions, Importance and Party System
In a country, several political parties stand for election. The presence of different political parties helps to build healthy competition and proper management of the country. It gives a choice for evolved as well as effective decision-making. A political party is made up of a specific group of people who come together to compete with each other to run a government that will be better able to take care of the needs of the country.
Table of Content
- Introduction to Political Party
- Functions of Political Parties
- Importance of Political Parties
- Need for Political Parties
- Party System
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