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What are Political Party Systems?

William Gray

William Gray

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Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers political party systems, focusing on dominant and multi-party systems. It examines the systems in six course countries: China, Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, the UK, and Iran, analyzing their party structures and impact on governance. The guide also provides exam tips, connecting party systems to other concepts like electoral systems and regime types, and includes practice questions for multiple-choice and free-response sections.

Question 1 of 13

Political parties play a crucial role in democracies. What is one of their main functions? ๐Ÿค”

Controlling the judiciary system

Organizing political beliefs and ideologies

Directly managing the economy

Maintaining international relations