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Political Parties Party Systems |
A relatively stable pattern of relationshipsamongst parties, based on their · Numbers · Size · Usual way of relating to each other o Cooperation and consensus? OR… o Conflict and polarization · Party systems are only of value if systemicfeatures, and relationships and interactions actually explain outcome |
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Political Parties Using party systems to explain |
· One party system: party structures state -Strong: communist regimes (Stalin) -Weak: postcolonial Africa · Dominant party system: competitive, but oneparty wins consistently -Greatly influences state orientation -Competition within party, society · Two-Party System: Two major parties alternatingin power -Party Government: responsible, effective. -Encourages party moderation: parties reside inthe middle to catch the majority of voters -US Case: third parties do not tend to do well · Multi Party System Variations -Two and a half: where is the smaller thirdparty? Canada case… position of the third party can restrict the ability ofparties to take certain stances on issues -Three or more parties: consensus orpolarization? Parties will present their “true” views to the public |
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Political Parties Implications of party systems |
-Parties don't just represent constituencies -They also respond to the competitive cues from the party system -Which influences party programs and strategies |
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Political Parties Partisan Dealignment |
-Voters less attached to parties in the currentday and age -Parties are weaker |
