Monday, November 2, 2009

Political Parties in Morocco

There are 29 political parties in Morocco. The main ones are the Istiqlal Party (PI), Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), Popular Movement (MP), Constitutional Union Party (UC), and the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM).

Istiqlal Party:
-conservative monarchist party
-holds nationalist views
-main political force struggling for the independence of Morocco
-I think that the general public (the people) support this party.

Party of Justice and Development:
-largest opposition political party in Morocco
-promotes Islamism and Islamic democracy
-I think that old-fashioned and religious people support this party.

Socialist Union of Popular Forces:
- governs in coalition with Istiqlal
-formed as a breakaway from another political party that had previously split from Istiqlal
-I think that people who agree with the reasons why they broke away from Istiqlal will support this party.

Popular Movement:
-conservative liberal party (combining the belief in the importance of individual freedom with the fundamental parts of a culture and traditional practices).
-I think the general public and majority of the population will support this party.

Constitutional Union:
-conservative liberal party
-aligned with the ruling monarchy
-I think the general public that support the king will support this party.

Authenticity and Modernity Party:
-reportedly an attempt by King Mohammed VI's allies to create a strong political party to strengthen his power in Morocco.
-other political parties merged into it
-I think only the people who favor the king and work closely with him will support this party.

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