Dominant party

Definition

A dominant party refers to a political party that consistently holds a significant majority of seats in the legislature, allowing it to govern without forming coalitions with other parties.

Related terms

Single-party system: A political system where only one major political party is allowed to exist and hold power.

Plurality electoral system: An electoral system in which the candidate or party with the most votes, but not necessarily an absolute majority, wins.

One-party rule: Refers to a situation where one political party exclusively controls all branches of government.