Single Political Party Rule

Definition

Single political party rule refers to a system of government where only one political party is legally allowed to hold power and govern the country. This means that other parties are either banned or heavily restricted in their activities.

Analogy

Imagine a school where only one club is allowed to exist, while all other clubs are forbidden. The members of this club have complete control over all decisions and activities in the school, leaving no room for any other clubs or organizations to participate.

Related terms

Authoritarian Regime: An authoritarian regime is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited individual freedoms, often with little or no input from citizens in decision-making processes.

One-party State: A one-party state is a type of single political party rule where there is only one officially recognized political party that holds power and controls the government.

Totalitarianism: Totalitarianism refers to an extreme form of single political party rule where the ruling party exercises total control over every aspect of public and private life, suppressing dissent and opposition.