1. Party system in its different forms

2. Importance of Political Parties in Democracy Parties are inevitable
Importance of Political Parties in Democracy Parties are inevitable. No free country has been without them no one has shown how representative government has worked out without them. They bring order out of the chaos of a multitude of voters. If parties cause some evils, they avert and mitigate them. (Lord Bryce)

3. A political party means more or less organized group of citizens who act together as a political unit. They share or profess to share the same opinions on public questions and by exercising their voting power towards a common end, seek to obtain control of the Government. (Leecock)

4. Basis for the formation of the Political Parties
Religious basis
Economic basis
Racial basis
Political basis
Psychological basis

5. Bi-party system
It means that the country has two major parties which are in the political scenario.
Merits of Bi party system
Government becomes stable
Direct Election of the government
It ensures strong government
Responsibility of the failures of the government can be easily located

6. Commanding position of the Prime Minister
Demerits of Bi party
Dictatorship of the cabinet
Limited choice before the voters
The image of the legislature is lowered
Dictatorship of the majority party
It divides the nation into two hostile camps

7. All shades of opinion are not represented in the legislature
Multi Party System
Merits of Multiparty system
The nation is not divided into two camps
Parliament does not become puppet in the hands of the cabinet
All shares of the opinion are reflected in the house
Wider choice before the electorate
Chances of the cabinet are minimized

8. One party system
It helps in the establishment of the stable government
Long term planning is possible
Economic progress of the country
The administration becomes more efficient

9. Demerits of one party system
Democracy is eroded
There is no regards for diverse views
Development of he personality is hindered
Influence of the opposition is crushed