WAEC Government 2012 Question 29

Question 29

Political Parties and Party Systems

In a democratic state the party system that usually operates is

  1. A.mass party.
  2. B.multi-party.
  3. C.one-party.
  4. D.elite party.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (multi-party.)

Explanation

Democracy gives people a choice, so it usually operates with several parties competing for power. 'Mass party' is a type of party, not a party system.