stasiology

Etymology
Borrowed from, coined in 1951 by French jurist, sociologist and politician (1917–2014) from  + , because of the way the opposition of political parties tends to prevent governments from making dramatic changes.

Noun

 * 1)  The study of political parties.
 * 2) The process by which a governing body remains static or self-perpetuating due to internal conflict.
 * 1) The process by which a governing body remains static or self-perpetuating due to internal conflict.
 * 1) The process by which a governing body remains static or self-perpetuating due to internal conflict.
 * 1) The process by which a governing body remains static or self-perpetuating due to internal conflict.