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Resource Author:
National Democratic Institute and International Republican Institute

Author country:
United States

Resource Description:

In a democracy, people who share similar political views and goals often come together to form political parties. They do this in order to strengthen their ability to influence the political and governmental decisions of their country.

In forming political parties, party founders usually promote a common set of beliefs and values (ideology), and develop a message which conveys to others their collective ideology, as well as their plans for governing.