Week 2 - Dominant Party System

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Dominant party systems

A political system in which one party remains in control of political power.

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Party system

The way in which political parties relate to each other in a political system as a whole.

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Two party system

A party system in which two major parties dominate and smaller parties have difficulty gaining representation.

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Multi-party systems

A party system in which multiple parties compete for political power.

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Electoral autocracy

A system in which elections occur, but the incumbents manipulate the process to ensure their victory.

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Hybrid regimes

Political systems that combine elements of both democracy and authoritarianism.

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Repression

The act of using force or coercion to suppress opposition or dissent.

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Authoritarianism

A system of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

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ANC (African National Congress)

A dominant political party in South Africa that was originally a national liberation movement.

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Legitimacy

The belief or acceptance that a government or political system has the right to exercise power.

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Opposition party

A political party that is not in power and serves as a check on the ruling party.

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Factional politics

Internal divisions and conflicts within a political party.

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Consensus-seeking

The process of seeking agreement or common ground among different factions or groups.

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Incumbency advantages

The benefits enjoyed by a political party or candidate already in power.

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Blurring of party-state boundaries

The merging or overlapping of roles and responsibilities between a political party and the state.

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Media interference

The manipulation or control of media outlets by the ruling party to influence public opinion.

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Crushing legitimate opposition within party

The suppression or marginalization of dissenting voices or factions within a political party.

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Stability

The state of being stable or secure, often associated with a dominant party system.

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Internal pluralism

The existence of multiple factions or groups within a political party.

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Ethnic politics

The use of ethnic identity or affiliations to gain political support or advantage.

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Hard decisions

Difficult or unpopular policy choices that a ruling party may have to make.

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Causes of OPD (Overlapping Party and State Domination)

Factors that contribute to the emergence and persistence of dominant party systems.

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Hyper-incumbency advantages

The excessive advantages enjoyed by a ruling party due to its control over state resources.

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Pork-barrel projects

Government projects or spending that primarily benefit a specific constituency or political party.

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Public sector employment

The hiring of individuals by the government to work in public sector jobs.

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State resources

The assets, funds, and facilities controlled by the government.

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Private funders

Individuals or organizations that provide financial support to political parties.

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