party systems Flashcards
what is a one party system?
a system where only one party is allowed to operate, this is considered not democratic
give two countries that operate under a one party system?
russia and china
what is a two party system?
a system where only two parties have a realistic chance of forming a government
give two countries that operate under a two party system
USA, UK
what is a multi-party system?
several parties are competing within the system. they tend to be less stable than systems with fewer parties
give two countries that operate under a multi party system
germany and italy
what is a dominant party system?
a system where parties are allowed to operate freely, but only one party has a realistic chance of winning
give two countries that operate under a dominant party system
japan, scotland
which party system usually comes out of an FPTP electoral system?
a two party system , occasionally a dominant party system
what party system usually comes out of a PR electoral system?
multi party system
which party systems exist in the UK nationally?
a two party system , occasionally a dominant party system
from 1979-1992 what percentage of the seats were won by labour and the conservatives?
over 90%
from 1997-2024 what percentage of the seats were won by labour and the conservatives?
over 80%
what party system exists in the uk locally, regionally and in by-elections?
a multi party system
