Question

What are merits and demerits of multi party system?

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) This system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation. (ii) People can make a choice between several candidates. Demerits: (i) No one party is likely to gain power alone.

Answer 2

The party system in which more than two parties can contest election and each of them has a fair chance of winning the election either by forming an alliance or by itself is called a multiparty system.

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Merits:

• It allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.

• When an alliance is formed, people learn to accommodate and share power.

• Multiparty system ensures a responsive and accountable government.

• This type of system reduces the chance of social conflicts.

• The decision making process involves all the elected representatives, making it more acceptable to the people.

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Demerits:

• As many people are involved in the decision making process, it makes the process chaotic.

• When ruling party changes after a few years it becomes difficult to implement long term policies.