What is a characteristic of a single-party system?
a) Multiple political parties compete for power
b) One political party controls the government
c) Citizens can freely form political parties
d) Regularly held free elections
In a multi-party system, what is the usual outcome of elections?
a) Only one party wins every election
b) No party gains absolute power, requiring coalitions
c) All parties form a unified government
d) Elections are not held
Which system often leads to stronger political opposition?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Totalitarian system
d) Authoritarian system
Which of the following is a typical feature of a single-party system?
a) Free and fair elections
b) A diverse range of political views
c) Limited political opposition
d) Frequent changes in government
Which type of system encourages coalition governments?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) One-party dictatorship
d) Monarchial system
Which of the following is an example of a country with a single-party system?
a) India
b) United Kingdom
c) North Korea
d) United States
In a multi-party system, what is required to form a government?
a) A single party with a majority
b) A coalition between parties
c) A military dictatorship
d) A presidential decree
Which system is more likely to have a variety of political ideologies?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Monarchy
d) Military dictatorship
Which of the following best describes a single-party system?
a) A system where one party monopolizes political power and suppresses opposition
b) A system where many political parties share power equally
c) A system where there are no political parties
d) A system where voters elect multiple candidates from different parties
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a single-party system?
a) Multiple political ideologies are represented
b) It may lead to authoritarian rule and lack of political freedoms
c) Governments are formed through coalitions
d) There is greater political stability
Which of the following is a common feature of a multi-party system?
a) A single dominant political party
b) Political diversity and competition
c) Suppression of opposition parties
d) A lack of political representation
Which of the following is a key challenge of multi-party systems?
a) One party dominates and eliminates competition
b) Unstable coalition governments
c) Limited political debate
d) Limited freedom of speech
Which system is more likely to promote authoritarianism?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Parliamentary system
d) Presidential system
In a multi-party system, what happens if no party wins a majority?
a) The largest party automatically takes control
b) A coalition government is formed
c) A military coup may occur
d) New elections are held immediately
What is one advantage of a multi-party system?
a) Strong political opposition is absent
b) Diverse representation of interests and ideologies
c) One party controls all aspects of government
d) Uninterrupted political stability
Which system tends to have more stable governments?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Coalition government
d) Democracy
What often happens in a single-party system regarding opposition parties?
a) Opposition parties are encouraged
b) Opposition parties are allowed to compete
c) Opposition parties are banned or suppressed
d) Opposition parties play a major role in governance
Which of the following is typically a feature of a multi-party system?
a) Only one political party is allowed
b) Political parties must form coalitions to govern
c) Only independent candidates are elected
d) No elections are held
Which political system encourages limited political competition?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Parliamentary system
d) Presidential system
Which of the following is an advantage of a multi-party system?
a) Stable government with no challenges
b) Equal representation of all political views
c) Efficient decision-making without opposition
d) A single dominant party controls all aspects of governance
Which of the following countries has a multi-party system?
a) China
b) Saudi Arabia
c) India
d) Cuba
Which system of government often leads to a higher degree of political pluralism?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) One-party dictatorship
d) Military rule
Which system is less likely to tolerate political dissent?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Parliamentary system
d) Federal system
Which of the following is a disadvantage of multi-party systems?
a) Suppression of political opposition
b) Stability in government
c) Frequent government coalitions leading to instability
d) A single party holds all political power
Which of the following is true of a single-party system?
a) Multiple political ideologies are represented
b) One party holds control and opposes all opposition
c) Citizens elect the ruling party through competitive elections
d) Governments are formed through coalitions
What tends to happen in a multi-party system during elections?
a) One party wins with a clear majority
b) Citizens are denied the right to vote
c) Smaller parties may influence policy through coalitions
d) Political opposition is eliminated
What type of system tends to have a higher level of political competition?
a) Single-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) Authoritarian system
d) Military dictatorship
Which of the following describes a key difference between a single-party and multi-party system?
a) Single-party systems allow for a diverse range of political parties
b) Multi-party systems restrict the formation of new parties
c) Single-party systems have limited or no political competition
d) Multi-party systems tend to eliminate political disagreements
