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What does it mean?
Party politics are necessary for a functioning parliamentary system.
In plain terms
You need political parties to have a real parliament.
What can you take from it?
Support parties as they keep government working.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • debates
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • understand parties
  • vote strategically

Questions to consider

  • Can government work without parties?
  • Are parties useful?

Another view

Some systems work better with fewer parties or independents.

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