UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 20

Question 20

Political Parties and Party Systems

Development of political parties may be influenced by:
I. Military rule only
II. Historical events
III. Social cleavages
IV. Ideological differences

  1. A.I, II and IV
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (II, III and IV)

Explanation

Parties grow out of history, social divisions (cleavages) and differences in ideology. Military rule usually bans parties rather than develops them.