Registered political parties

Definition

Registered political parties refer to officially recognized organizations that meet certain legal criteria set by the government in order to participate in elections and engage in political activities. Registration helps ensure transparency and accountability within the party system.

Related terms

Campaign finance: Campaign finance refers to the money raised and spent by political parties and candidates during election campaigns. It includes donations, fundraising events, and expenditures for advertising. It's like the budget clubs have for organizing events and promoting their activities.

Party platform: A party platform is a set of principles, policies, and goals that a political party supports. It outlines their stance on various issues and serves as a guide for party members and voters. Similar to how each club has its own mission statement that guides its activities.

Party discipline:

Party discipline refers to the ability of a political party to maintain internal unity among its members in voting or taking positions on specific issues. It ensures that all party members are aligned with the party's agenda. This can be compared to how clubs expect their members to follow club rules and work towards common goals.