Political Parties

Introduction to Political Parties

Political Parties, organizations that mobilize voters on behalf of a common set of interests, concerns, and goals. In many nations, parties play a crucial role in the democratic process. They formulate political and policy agendas, select candidates, conduct election campaigns, and monitor the work of their elected representatives. Political parties link citizens and the government, providing a means by which people can have a voice in their government. For a history of the party system in the United States, see Political Parties in the United States.” (1)

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Notes and References

Information about Political Parties in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Political Parties

About Voting and Elections

Election, Voter Registration, Electoral Systems, Election Types, How Voters Decide, Electoral Realignments, Electorate (including Electorate Historical, Electorate Gender, Electorate Race and Social Position, Electorate Property and Poll Tax and Residence) and Electronic Voting (including Electronic Voting Origins and Electronic Voting Problems).

The Legal History of Political Parties and Elections

This section provides an overview of Political Parties and Elections

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Hierarchical Display of Political parties

Politics > Political party
Politics > Political framework > Political ideology
Politics > Political framework > Political system > Multiparty system
Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political opposition
Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaign > Electoral alliance
Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Political group
Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political majority