Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Party System
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Set out the different types of party system and their major effects. A relatively stable pattern of relationships amongst parties. Involves durability amongst parties - parties in relationship with one another. Number (of parties) - parties behave differently based on how many of them there are. Usual way of relating to each other i. ii. Conflict and polarization (do they agree with one another) Only of value if systemic features, relationships and interactions, actually explain outcomes. If we know about the party system, that can help us to understand what happens at the party level. Parties are engaged with a competitive interaction with one another. Party will colonize and take over the area - solidify the party and the state"s structure. In one party system = there are no rivals. Overtime, the party influences the orientation of the state. Three of more parties - consensus or polarization. They also respond to the competitive cues from the party system.