Meaning and definition of Party system - SS1 Government Lesson Note

A party system refers to the way in which political parties organize themselves and compete for power within a democratic society. It refers to the number of parties that exist, their ideological differences, and the way they interact with one another.

A two-party system is when two major political parties dominate the political landscape and compete for power, while a multi-party system is when several parties compete for power, often leading to coalition governments. In some cases, parties may have similar ideologies and there may be a lack of clear ideological differences between them.

The party system is an important aspect of any democracy, as it allows for different ideas and viewpoints to be represented and debated, and it provides voters with a choice of candidates and policies.