Political parties

1. types of political parties

1.1. cadre political party

1.2. mass political party

1.3. party of voters

2. Function of political parties

2.1. primary function as being the securing of votes in elections.

2.2. They thus attempt to reflect, rather, than shape, public opinion.

3. features of political parties

3.1. Feature of cadre parties is their reliance on a politically active elite

4. differences between political parties

4.1. political parties are divided by ideology.

4.1.1. There are left and right parties

4.1.2. liberal and conservative political parties.