Organized groups or organizations formed by individuals who share similar political beliefs or ideologies. They aim to influence public policy through elections and gain control over governmental offices.
Ideology: A system of ideas and principles that guide an individual's or group's political, economic, or social beliefs.
Partisan politics: The practice of promoting a particular political party's interests and policies over others, often leading to polarization and conflicts between parties.
Coalition government: A form of government where multiple political parties cooperate to form a governing majority.
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