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a group of people organised with the goal of advancing certain political aims within a polity. Covers Questions on the history of specific political parties, as well as the party system of politics in general.

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Has there ever been an election where the two biggest parties form a coalition to govern?

In British history this has happened at least twice. Although major parties seem to prefer coalition with smaller parties, or after that minority government, over coalition with their greatest rival. …
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What factors led to the rise of political parties in the United States?

Political parties exist in every country that has elections. America has elections, and there is nothing special about America. The question that you should ask is why does a representative system al …
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How did 19th century politicians discredit rivals?

Have a look at Charles Stewart Parnell. Parnell led the Irish Parliamentary Party. The IPP wanted home rule for Ireland - something less than independence, but more than devolution as for example mode …
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When and why did blue become the colour of the British Conservative Party?

Lars answer is excellent. Just to add another detail - by the mid-20th century the political colours were fairly well established, but there was a lot of regional variation. What finally enforced unif …
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