parties in context

• What are the five main types of party systems?

  Dominant-party, two-party, single-party, two-and-a-half party, multi-party
• What characterizes a dominant-party system?

  One party has a realistic chance of winning
• Why might a dominant-party system exist?

  Due to electoral fraud or genuine popularity
• Since when has the African National Congress won every election?

  Since 1994
• Which party in Japan has been in power since 1955?

  Liberal-Democratic Party
• What defines a single-party system?

  Only one party exists, others are banned
• Which country operates under a single-party system?

  North Korea
• What is the only legal political party in Laos?

  Lao People's Revolutionary Party
• What is a two-party system?

  Only two parties have a chance of success
• What voting system is likely to result in a two-party system?

  First Past the Post
• Which two parties have won every UK general election recently?

  Conservatives and Labour
• What characterizes a two-and-a-half-party system?

  Two main parties and a smaller third party
• Who could be considered the 'half' party in the 2010-2015 UK coalition government?

  Liberal Democrats
• What is a multi-party system?

  More than two parties can win elections
• What often forms the government in a multi-party system?

  A coalition of multiple political parties
• What voting system often leads to a multi-party system?

  Proportional representation
• How has the UK's party system changed recently?

  It is moving closer to a multi-party system
• What could be argued about the UK's party system from 1979-1997?

  It reflected a dominant-party system under Conservatives
• Which two parties have a chance of forming a government in the UK?

  Labour and Conservatives
• What has happened to minor parties in UK politics?

  They have not maintained much popularity
• What happened to UKIP's support?

  It has collapsed
• What has happened to the Green Party's support as of 2017?

  It has declined
• What characterized the 2010-2015 UK political landscape?

  It could be seen as a two-and-a-half-party system
• What does the presence of a third party suggest about the UK's party system?

  It may indicate a two-and-a-half-party system
• What has happened to the Liberal Democrats in the 2015 general election?

  They lost 49 seats in parliament
• What has been the trend for minority parties in recent general elections?

  They have gained some support
• What voting systems can help elect parties with thinly spread support?

  Alternative Vote and others
• What does a political spectrum display?

  Ideological positions of political parties
• What does the left wing generally advocate for?

  Change and reform in society
• Who is included in the left wing?

  Socialists and centre-left reformers
• What does the right wing generally support?

  Order and the status quo in society
• What factors affect a party's election success?

  Leader, policies, and election campaign
• Why is the party leader important?

  They represent the party's image to voters
• How does a leader's charisma affect a party?

  It can enhance the party's appeal to voters
• Who was viewed as the image of UKIP?

  Nigel Farage
• What happened to UKIP after Farage stepped down?

  It did not achieve the same electoral success
• What role does a party leader play in uniting the party?

  They help bring together diverse supporters
• What happens to divided parties in elections?

  They struggle to win and appeal to voters
• What is crucial for running a strong election campaign?

  Party funding and resources
• Who held dinners for donors to increase party funding?

  Theresa May