Political Parties and Electoral Systems

The video explores political party systems in various countries, including China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the UK. It discusses the characteristics and roles of political parties in these nations, highlighting differences such as China's one-party system, Iran's theocratic governance, Mexico's multi-party system, Nigeria's diverse political landscape, Russia's dominant party, and the UK's major parties. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary characteristic of China's political party system?

• Coalition government

• One-party state

• Multi-party democracy

• Two-party system

In Iran, political parties must operate under which guiding principle?

• Islamic theocracy

• Secularism

• Communism

• Capitalism

Which party in Mexico is known for its historical dominance and corporatist structure?

• National Action Party (PAN)

• Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD)

• Green Party

• Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

What is a key feature of the National Action Party (PAN) in Mexico?

• Strong ties with labor unions

• Support for business interests

• Focus on rural development

• Leftist ideology

Which Nigerian party is known for advocating controlled market economies?

• People's Democratic Party

• All Progressives Congress

• Social Democratic Party

• Labour Party

What challenge does Nigeria face with its political party system?

• No party registration

• Single-party dominance

• Excessive number of parties

• Lack of political parties

Which party has been dominant in Russia's recent elections?

• Communist Party

• Yabloko

• Liberal Democratic Party

• United Russia

What electoral challenge is faced by smaller parties in Russia?

• Lack of funding

• Media censorship

• High electoral thresholds

• Voter apathy

Which UK party traditionally represents the working class?

• Conservative Party

• Labour Party

• Green Party

• Liberal Democrats

What electoral system feature allows regional parties to gain seats in the UK?

• Mixed-member proportional

• Proportional representation

• Party-list system

• Single-member districts