Party systems are distinguished from each other by:
a. number of political parties, ideological breadth, and degree of institutionalization.
b. number of political parties, type of electoral rules, and degree of institutionalization.
c. number of political parties, percentage of seats in legislature held by dominant party, and type of electoral rules.
d. number of political parties, ideological breadth, and type of electoral rules.
Answer: a
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