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Which major political parties are named in accounts of Liberia’s political process?
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Under the 1986 constitution, Liberia operates as a multiparty republic. Major political parties and organizations identified in accounts of the country's political process include:12
- Unity Party1
- Congress for Democratic Change (CDC)134
- Alliance for Peace and Democracy1
- United People’s Party1
- National Patriotic Party1
- Liberty Party1
These parties have played significant roles in Liberia's electoral history, including during the 2011 presidential and legislative elections, where the CDC was notably involved in the contest and subsequent political challenges.34