Star Alliance (Benin)
Encyclopedia
The Star Alliance is an oppositional political party
in Benin
, formed by the Builders and Managers of Freedom and Democracy
, The Greens
and the Union for Democracy and National Solidarity
.
At the last legislative elections
, 30 March 2003, the party won 3 out of 83 seats.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
, formed by the Builders and Managers of Freedom and Democracy
Builders and Managers of Freedom and Democracy
The Builders and Managers of Freedom and Democracy is an oppositional political party in Benin, part of the Star Alliance.At the last legislative elections, 30 March 2003, the Star Alliance won 3 out of 83 seats....
, The Greens
The Greens (Benin)
The Greens is an oppositional political party in Benin, part of the Star Alliance.At the last legislative elections, 30 March 2003, the Star Alliance won 3 out of 83 seats.-See also:*Conservation movement*Environmental movement*Green party...
and the Union for Democracy and National Solidarity
Union for Democracy and National Solidarity
The Union for Democracy and National Solidarity is an oppositional political party in Benin, part of the Star Alliance.In the parliamentary election held on 30 March 2003, the Star Alliance won 3 out of 83 seats. The party's president, Sacca Lafia, was its candidate in the March 2001 presidential...
.
At the last legislative elections
Elections in Benin
Benin elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people. The National Assembly has 83 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation.Benin has a multi-party system, which means that there...
, 30 March 2003, the party won 3 out of 83 seats.