Question 21
Political Parties and Party SystemsA party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of a multi-party system when
- A.the country in question has a unitary form of government
- B.the country in question has a federal form of government
- C.the parties are not competitive
- D.different parties are supported by distinct political interests
- E.the parties have identical structure
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (the parties are not competitive)
Explanation
A true multi-party system needs real competition; if the extra parties cannot genuinely compete for power, it is multi-party in name only.