Political party

in the Philippines are of diverse ideologies and are plentiful in

number. Most of these parties do not have actual grassroots membership among ordinary

voters but rather that of political figures and leaders.

A group of people that is

organized for the purpose of

winning government power, by

electoral or other means.

The political party is still likely to be a

structure that identifies

potential leaders, brings them to public attention, and secures them the support

necessary for taking public office.

by most common method today.

unintended side effect Used by voters to hold elected

official

accountable.

get out the vote drives -President, Congress, local party

cooperation to

win elections. -Leaders stress party loyalty to proposed policies.

There is a monopoly of power; as the name

suggests, there is just one existing part.

As the name implies, more than two parties

compete with almost equal capabilities in affecting and winning in the

political competition.

There are two parties going against each other

for domination in the government. In some cases, such as in the

United States, there are only two parties. In other countries, there is

two plus one or more party system where there are two “major”

parties and several minor ones.

Parties that are out of power keep a close eye on the actions of

the party in power for a blunder to use against them in the next election.