Question

Describe the major types of party systems.

Answer 1

There are three major types of party systems.

1. Single Party System: a system in which a single political party has the right to form the government. The single-party existed in China, North Korea, and Cuba.
2. Bi – Party System: In Bi -Party system the power is usually shared between two parties. Of the two parties, one becomes the ruling party and the other becomes opposition, eg Bi-Party system can be seen in the U.K, U.S.A
3. Multi-Party System: When the competition for power is among three or more parties, the system is known as a multi-party system. This type of party system is in existence in India, France, Sweden, and Norway, etc.