key term - Party System

Definition

A party system refers to how political parties are organized within a country or region. It describes how parties compete with each other to gain power through elections or other means.

Related terms

Two-party system: A type of party system where only two major political parties dominate the competition, like the Conservative and Labour Parties in the UK.

Multi-party system: A type of party system where multiple political parties actively participate in elections and have a chance to gain power.

Dominant-party system: A type of party system where one political party consistently holds power, often due to advantages in resources or manipulation of electoral rules.