Political Factions

Definition

Political factions refer to groups or parties within a political system that have distinct ideologies, goals, or interests. These factions often compete for power and influence within the government.

Related terms

Interest Groups:

Interest groups are organizations that advocate for specific issues or causes. They can be seen as smaller subsets of political factions, focusing on particular policy areas.

Party Systems: Party systems refer to the overall structure and organization of political parties within a country. It includes factors such as the number of major parties and their relationships with each other.

Coalition Building: Coalition building is the process of forming alliances between different political parties or factions in order to gain majority support and achieve common objectives.