Political organisation
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A political organization is any
While parties are one type of political organization that may engage in some or all of those activities, they are distinct in that they typically focus on supporting
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The most well-known type of political organization is the political party. Political parties are directly involved in the political processes of countries with party systems, of which there are several types.
Some of the most common types are
Multi-party systems
In multi-party systems such as India, Pakistan, etc., there is no restriction on the number of parties allowed to be in operation at any given time. Under these types of systems, people are free to participate in the political process both through elections and by forming their own political parties as they please.
Examples of multi-party systems are:
Single-party systems
In single-party systems, one political party exercises control over the government. Unlike under other systems, single-party systems do not necessarily extend democratic privileges to the citizens. This means that citizens have little say regarding political subjects.
Examples of single-party systems are:
Two-party systems
Two-party systems are similar to multi-party systems in that power is not concentrated in one party and that parties have to consider the opinion of the general public in order to retain power by winning elections. Most two-party systems are technically multiparty systems but all power is effectively concentrated amongst two parties or coalitions.
Examples of two-party systems are:
Party coalitions
Another type of political organization is the party coalition. A party coalition is a group of political parties operating together in
Parliamentary groups or Caucus
Parliamentary groups are groups of some members of the same political party or electoral fusion of parties, also called caucus in the United States Congress and the Parliament of Canada.[1]
Technical group
A technical group or mixed group is a heterogenous parliamentary group composed of elected officials from political parties of differing ideologies (or independent of any party) who are not numerous enough to form groups on their own.
Political group
A political group is a group composed of multiple political parties or independents of aligned ideologies.
Labour unions
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A labour union (or trade union) is a political organization formed to promote the interests of workers.
Labour unions have various roles in modern politics, including:
- Organizing strike actions and general strikes
- Negotiating with employers on behalf of workers
- Ensuring that workers are not fired without severance pay
- Assuring that workers receive reasonable salaries
Unlike other political organizations, labor unions do not directly participate in elections, although they may campaign for parties and politicians supporting their positions. Labour unionization is a way for workers to maintain unity and preserve their rights. Often, major corporations antagonize the principle of labor unionization since it results in heavier employment regulations which restrict the powers of big business to fire workers at will, effectively causing economic difficulties for such companies.
See also
- Lobby group
- International organization
- Governmental organization
References
- ^ "What's a caucus anyway? 3 things to know". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 19 December 2017.