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A Comparative Study On LDP And KMT:From The Perspective Of Faction’s Structure And Function

Posted on:2017-04-20Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y Y LiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2296330482496345Subject:Political Theory
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The establishment and implementation of party system is greatly influenced by many factors, which shape and develop party system’s characteristics at the same time. Acted as the “Only Big”, KMT and LDP both created economic prosperity and social stability for a certain period; on the other hand, they both confront faction struggles inside and challenge from others parties. There is certain similarity in the development course of KMP and LDP. In the view of present situation, LDP is still the “Only Big” in Japan without any party in rival. However, KMT is seriously challenged by DPP and fallen considerably. Based on the above-mentioned facts, this article is going to explain the influence of faction operation mode from the perspective of faction structure and function.In horizontal comparison, the factions of LDP are more cooperated than antagonized, but the factions of KMT are in serious antagonism, which even caused rupture. The author thinks that the below-mentioned reasons caused the circumstance: First, the factions of LDP are almost well-matched. And the maintaining and consolidating of ruling party status urges harmonization, solidarity and cooperation between factions. Second, the factions of KMT are unbalanced developed.In vertical comparison, the central factions of LDP take the leadership of regional factions, since the councilor is politically and financially supported by central faction. However, because of historical reasons, the relationship between KMT and regional factions are complicated and unstable, which is changing according to situation.When it comes to faction function, KMT and LDP are mainly different on faction effectiveness. The factions of LDP are qualified and has the correspondingly function of a party. Whatever the policy making, interest expressing or personnel training, the factions of LDP is highly independent, well organized and considerably effective. However, the factions of KMT are poorly organized, which failed faction’s positive role.In the comparison of faction structure and function, this article is going to conclude the effective and active faction operation mode and provide a new perspective for party system construction.
Keywords/Search Tags:LDP, KMT, Faction, Structure, Function
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