Designed for political parties and candidates, this manual is designed primarily for women and lays out the basic principles of creating a winning election campaign. Containing useful questionnaires and worksheets, this manual concentrates on the basics and is an excellent resource for first time candidates in small races.

This paper reviews the five models of party law that regulate political parties and addresses the elements that party leaders should consider in devising party law. While excess regulation can stifle the formation of parties, insufficient regulation can contribute to chaotic governance. The paper systematically reviews party laws in 169 polities.