Slovenia has a multi-party system, which means several political parties compete for power. The main parties include the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), the Social Democrats (SD), and the Left (Leva). Other notable parties are the Modern Centre Party (SMC) and the Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia (DeSUS). Political parties in Slovenia represent a range of ideologies, from conservative to progressive. Elections are held regularly, allowing citizens to choose their representatives at both national and local levels. This diversity in political representation reflects the country's commitment to democratic principles.