Multi party coalition system has its own merits and demerits.Comment.
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Advantages of Merits of Multiple Party Systems
(1) The nation is not divided into two camps
Where there is multiple party systems, there are many types of ideologies and there is no rigid discipline among the parties. If a member leaves one party or if he is turned out of the party, he can join another party which has views almost similar to his own views. In this way, because of the freedom of the views, the nation is not divided into two rival groups.
(2) Parliament does not become a puppet in the hands of the cabinet
In a multiple party system, one party Government is not formed but several parties’ form a coalition Government, and it has to depend upon the goodwill of the Parliament. Therefore, the cabinet cannot get the work done at will, by the Parliament by establishing its dictatorship.
(3) All shares of opinion are reflected in the House
In a multiple party system, there is freedom of views. Because of this freedom, all shades of opinion get representation in the Parliament and views of all the classes are heard in the House.
(4) Wider choice before the electorate
Where there are many parties, there is a wider choice before the electorate because they cast their votes in favour of only the like-minded parties.
Demerits of Multiple Party Systems
(1) Weak Government
The Coalition Governments are basically weak and they are dissolved soon.
(2) Indefiniteness of Policy
Because of the rapid change of the Governments, there is indefiniteness of the policy.
(3) No long-term planning
Due to rapid changes in the Governments, long- term planning is not possible.
(4) Weak position of the Prime Minister
In this system, the position of the Prime Minister is weak, because the Government is formed not by one party but many parties form the Coalition Government. Therefore, all the parties in the Government are to be appeased.