Elite Party | Definition, Features & Examples

An elite party is a party whose membership is restricted to certain no tables or important personalities in the society. It is a party whose leadership avoids being too influenced by the masses. The British Conservative Party, for example, began as an elite party.

Mass Party | Definition, Features & Examples

A mass party is any political Institutions, which attempts to unite all the elements of the society in its demand for power. It seeks to broaden its support among the citizens by bringing into its fold farmers, workers, traders, students, workers and the employers (bourgeoisie).