discuss the advantages of a multi-party system over a bi- party system.
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Explanation:
In a bi-party system the power is shared only between two political parties. They are dominant. Other parties may or may not exist. This system is followed in United States.
Whereas, India follows the multi-party system. This system was adopted as it gives each political party a equal chance to come to the power.
Benefits of multiparty system-
In a multiparty system people get choice to elect their representatives. And in a bi-party system there will be only two parties.
Secondly, in a multiparty system all the regional and local parties get a fair chance to win elections. If there are more parties, more opinions are taken into consideration.
In multiple party systems, there are many types of ideologies and there is no rigid discipline among the parties. In this way, because of the freedom of the views, the nation is not divided into two rival groups.
All shades of opinions get representation in the Parliament and views of all the classes are heard in the House. Moreover, parliament doesn't become a puppet in the hands of cabinet. The chances of cabinet dictatorship is also minimized.
Demerits of multiparty system-
There is no real control or limit over the number of parties. Sometimes, no single party is able to get a clear majority. This leads to hung parliaments and coalition politics.
Lead to alliances, which at times create political uncertainity /instability.
It can encourage the development of political parties based on clan, ethnicity or region, which may base their campaigns and policy platforms.
It excludes smaller parties from 'fair' representation.