A political party is an organized group of people who share similar political beliefs and goals. They work together to influence public policy and elect candidates to public office.
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Two-Party System: The United States has a two-party system dominated by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Platform: A political party's platform is a set of beliefs, principles, and policy goals that guide its actions and provide consistency among its members.
Political Ideology: Different political parties are often characterized by specific ideologies such as conservatism, liberalism, or socialism.