discuss the different form of party system
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they are three general,main types party system,single party system,two party system or multi party system.....
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I. One Party System:
One party system is also called single party system. It is present in a society where there is at work only one all-powerful and popular political party.
In such a system political power is continuously used by one political party. During elections, this single party fields several of its own candidates out of which one candidate is elected by the people as their representative. No other political party can exist without the consent of this party.
Opposition is considered useless and harmful. The policies and programmes of the single ruling party are considered to be the best national policies and programmes. In such a system there is no opposition party. According to Curtis, “Single Party System is characterised by the party in power either dominating all other groups, or suppressing all opposition groups. When the single all powerful party allows no other party to live or act in opposition,…… it is called totalitarian single party system”.
The Fascist Party of Italy, the Nazi Party of Germany of inter-war years was totalitarian single political parties which dominated the political life in their respective states. The military rulers or coup leaders, who usurp power through a revolution, very often organise a single political party of their hand-picked men and rule. A communist state also has only one political party – the Communist Party. No other party can exist without its consent. China has a One Party System.
II. Two Party System Or Bi-Party System:
A two party system exists in a state where there are either only two very popular political parties or there are two main political parties along with several other minor or less influential political parties. Each of the two main parties gets the opportunity to rule from time to time.
In some political systems where there are only two political parties, the use of power takes place like the swing of the pendulum from one party to the second after regular intervals. In some other political systems with bi-party systems, the two major parties share power from time to time but occasionally the other minor parties also get a chance to rule in alliance with of one of the two major political parties.
In other words in a state with two party system, two political parties dominate the political life of the people. United Kingdom, USA, Belgium, Luxembourg and Ireland have Bi-party systems. In Britain currently labour party is in power and the Conservative Party is in opposition.
III. Multi-Party System:
In a Multi-party System, the party system has several equally popular political parties. Several political parties are actively involved in politics. In such a system very often no-single party is in a position to get a clear majority in the elections. Several parties form a coalition to run the government.
In other words a multi-party system means the existence of several popular and active political parties (three or more than— three political parties) in the political process. People are members of several political India, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and France provide four classic examples of multi-party systems. The Congress, BJP, CPI, CPM, BSP, NCP, BJD and several other political parties have been active actors in Indian politics. Different parties have been using political power in India. In India the multi-party system has been mainly responsible for the emergence of coalition politics.