Although many species of ferns are edible as fiddleheads, Ostrich Ferns are the best. They are edible only in their early growth phase first thing in the spring. PLEASE NOTE: Most or all other fern species are either unpalatable (too tough or not very tasty) or contain high levels or carcinogens.
The purpose of a political party is to gain political power to establish a role in history, to win to help promote shared principles and political ideology and to endorse candidates who support a specific political philosophy.
A political party seeks to influence government policy by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in office. Learning Objective. Key Points. There are three general, main types of party systems, single or dominant party systems, two-party systems, or multi-party systems.