POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates the political parties as genuine organizations which were created in the 19th century, with the entry of the people into the political scene. This entry took place during revolutionary episodes that questioned the old political order and in particular with the recognition of freedom of expression and the extension of the right to vote. During revolutions, many political groups are created, but they are generally as short-lived as the revolution. Only the establishment of stable democracy can allow the consolidation of parties according to the criteria mentioned above. Modern parties were born in England and the United States, according to different processes and rhythms. Ostrogorski, in his analysis of these experiences, shows well the connections that exist between a type of democratic institution, a type of society and a type of parties. In England, a slow formation of parties is observed, as the expansion of the right to vote occurs. A law of 1832 granted the right to vote to all city residents who had a certain level of income. The registration of voters in the electoral registers was a fundamental challenge. Therefore, we see the emergence of a localized party life thanks to the registration societies.

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