Characteristics of party system. - SS1 Government Lesson Note

Some characteristics of party systems include:

·         Competition: Political parties within a party system compete against each other to gain power and influence policy.

·         Ideology: Parties within a party system are typically organized around different political ideologies, such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism, etc.

·         Organization: Political parties within a party system have a formal structure and organization, with leaders, members, and supporters.

·         Membership: Members of political parties within a party system share common beliefs and values, and support their party's platform and policies.

·         Influence: Political parties within a party system have the ability to influence policy and government decision-making through their representation in the legislative and executive branches of government.

·         Volatility: Party systems can be volatile and subject to change, as new parties may emerge and gain support, and existing parties may decline in popularity.