Question

What are merits and demerits of one party system?

Answer 1

Merits of one-party system:

(1) It helps in the establishment of stable administration which further helps in the progress of the country. The progress of the Soviet Union is a glaring example in this regard.

(2) In this system, formation and execution of long-term planning is possible.

(3) The country achieves remarkable economic progress as the Government ends the conflicts among all the classes and it devotes its entire energy, towards the increase of production in the country.

(4) The administration becomes efficient because all the powers are concentrated in the hands of one leader and there favouritism, nepotism and black-marketing are banished altogether.

(5) There is a unity and discipline in the country.

(6) Time is not wasted in unnecessary criticism and propaganda.

Demerits of one-party system:

(1) Since there is only one party in this system, there is no freedom of expression.

(2) Democracy is eroded and dictatorship emerges.

(3) There is no regard for the views of different classes and interests.

(4) The Government becomes absolute and the administration becomes irresponsible.

(5) The development of the personality is hindered because all social freedoms are crushed.

(6) In this system there is an overbearing influence of terrorism, and the opponents are crushed with a heavy hand.

(7) The dictators make enormous military preparations for maintaining their honor and position, and they adopt the policy of war and victory which is quite harmful for the country.

Answer 2

Since there's just one party in this system, there is no freedom of expression.

• Democracy is scoured and Stalinism emerges. there's no regard for the views of various categories and interests.
• the govt becomes absolute and also the administration becomes trigger-happy
• sturdy and Stable Government Since there is no opposition party, the government is powerful and will not and can't be removed or voted out of power.
• less costly Since there is only one party and one candidate of the party, not a lot of cash is spent on the election.
• A despotic Government can become dictatorial.
• The disadvantages of a one-party system embody its despotic nature, promotion of dictatorship, political instability, unskillfulness in government, and
• also the loss of the contribution of gifted voters who hold dissident views.

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