In this context, formation refers to the process of coming into existence or being created. It specifically relates to how political parties were established and developed as a result of certain events or circumstances.
Related terms
Ideology: A set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide an individual's or group's political actions.
Partisanship: Strong support for a particular political party or group often resulting in bias towards their positions.
Platform: The collection of policy positions and goals that a political party adopts as its official stance on various issues.