In most western democracies The political parties are called the "LOYAL opposition" meaning they are a part of the system and will not stoop to illegal or violent means to gain political power. A key part of democracy.
The party or parties not in power are there to point out what the government is doing wrong, to point out alternatives and most importantly prevent our society from becoming a Dictatorship.
Hold on to political and economic power.
Hold on to political and economic power.
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In a communist country, typically only one political party is allowed to hold power. This single-party system is a key feature of communist ideology, with the ruling party representing the interests and ideals of the working class.
To decide who the party's candidates will be.
He entered the political scene in the mid-1980s, when he served as a deputy party secretary and party secretary.
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Australian Labor Party with Julia Gillard as Prime Minister is the dominant party at present it depends however on the backing of several independents to hold its position as the government. 2011
The Federal political parties that are currently represented in the House of Commons are: -Bloc Quebecois -Conservative Party of Canada -Liberal Party of Canada -New Democratic Party (NDP) The other Federal political parties that are currently registered with Elections Canada are: -Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada -Canadian Action Party -Christian Heritage Party of Canada -Communist Party of Canada -First Peoples National Party of Canada -Green Party of Canada -Libertarian Party of Canada -Marijuana Party of Canada -Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada -Neorhino.ca -Newfoundland and Labrador First Party -People's Political Power of Canada -Progressive Canadian Party -Western Block Party -Work Less Party
Hold on to political and economic power.
There are three prominate political parties currently in the House of Assembly - Progressive Conservative Party - Liberal Party - New Democratic Party There are also other parties that do not hold seats such as: - Newfoundland First Party - Green Party - Labrador Party