Civics – Political Parties in Algeria Pluralism – 3AS – Letters

Political Pluralism and Parties in Algeria

Political pluralism is a fundamental principle of the Algerian constitution allowing multiple political parties.

Constitutional Basis

The 1989 constitution introduced multi-party system after decades of single-party rule.

Major Parties

FLN National Liberation Front historical party. RND National Rally for Democracy. MSP Movement of Society for Peace. FFS Socialist Forces Front. RCD Rally for Culture and Democracy.

Role of Parties

Political participation representation of citizens forming government opposition role.

Exercises

1) When was the multi-party system introduced? 2) Name three political parties. 3) Role of political parties?

See Political Parties and Elections.