'n Politieke party is 'n politieke organisasie wat poog om die regering se beleid te beïnvloed, gewoonlik deur hul eie kandidate daar te stel en te wedywer vir stemme en regeringsposte.
An organized group that has as its fundamental aim the attainment of political power and public office for its designated leaders. Usually, a political party will advertise a common commitment by its leaders and its membership to a set of political, social, economic and/or cultural values.