Question 20
Political Parties and Party SystemsDevelopment of political parties may be influenced by:
I. Military rule only
II. Historical events
III. Social cleavages
IV. Ideological differences
- A.I, II and IV
- B.I and III only
- C.II and III only
- 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.