The most well known feature of the political scenario of Vietnam is that the country is one of the few countries that are called single party social republic. The Social Republic of Vietnam is one of the most well known countries in Southeast Asia. The country is well known to the world for its unique political scenario. Single party social republic means a country which has no opposition party present in the country. The county is governed by the Vietnamese Communist Party. Though there are no opponent parties in the country, there are however, several small political organizations. The government of Vietnam from time to time take the help of these organizations to run its operations smoothly. Vietnamese Fatherland Front is one of the most well known name among these organization. It is often described as the political base of people's power. The front has been entrusted by the government of Vietnam with a number of responsibilities.
Vietnamese Fatherland Front has a major role in promoting national solidarity and unity of mind. Recently it is also taking part in poverty reducing programs. It also plays an important role in deciding government’s policies on religion of the country. The front can also decide which religious will get official approval.
Most importantly, the Front is to supervise the activity of the government as well as of government organizations. The Front is based around mass participation and popular mobilization. As a result of this it is seen as representative of the people. Both Vietnam's constitution and laws give it a special role. Vietnamese Fatherland Front has a particularly significant role in the elections. In order to be a candidate in the election an endorsement by the front is required. And it is a well known practice at the time of election. Thus Vietnamese Fatherland Front is one of the most influential political organizations in Vietnam.