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Party System
CT
ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026Government SSS 1 Third Term
WEEK 3
Party System
Performance Objectives
Student should be able to explain:
i. Meaning of Party system
ii. Types of Party system.
iii. Characteristics of the party system.
Meaning of Party System
Party system is defined as the conduct of government based on the number of political parties within the system.
Types of party system
i. One-party system
ii. Two-party system
iii. Multi-party system
One Party or Single Party System
This may be defined as a party system in which only one legal and legitimate political party is constitutionally recognised in the country. One-party system is a common feature of communist or socialist countries. Example, countries like North Korea and China,…