Party System Comparative Study — Crash Course | UPSC PSIR Optional

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This lecture explores the concept and comparative analysis of party systems, a core theme in political science and comparative politics. Party systems define how political parties interact, compete, and structure governance in different countries.
You’ll learn:
Definition: Party system as the pattern of competition and cooperation among political parties.
Types of party systems:
One‑party system (China, North Korea).
Dominant‑party system (South Africa, India during Congress dominance).
Two‑party system (USA, UK).
Multi‑party system (Germany, Italy, India today).
Comparative analysis: strengths, weaknesses, and impact on democracy and governance.
Case studies: India’s evolving party system, US two‑party dominance, European coalition politics.
Exam strategy: define, classify, compare, give examples, and evaluate strengths/limits.
This lecture includes clear diagrams, real‑world examples, and UPSC/PSIR exam tips to help you frame answers with definitions, thinkers, examples, and balanced evaluation

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