So... as long as there are two or more parties within the State, squabbling about issues unrelated to the over-reach of executive power, spying, police militari

So... as long as there are two or more parties within the State, squabbling about issues unrelated to the over-reach of executive power, spying, police militarization, etc -- it's not a Police State? Surely every police state has had factions that have vied for political primacy via such side-shows. That can't possibly be a disqualifier.