Explain the merits and demerits of
a) one party system
b) two party system
c)multi party system
Single Party System- Advantages
a.Quick and expedient decision making
b. It leads to political stability.
Disadvantages of a Single Party system:
a. It does not give representation to different social groups and interests
b. It doesn't' offer any choice to the people
c. It is not democratic.
Bi-party System - Advantages
a. It gives clear choice to the candidates.
b. It is easier to obtain clear majority.
c. It provides for a strong opposition to keep a check on the government.
Disadvantages of a Bi party system:
a. It is not suitable for large countries with diverse interests.
b. There is not enough choice for the voters.
c. It may lead to cabinet dictatorship by the winning candidates.
Multi-party system- Advantages
a It gives representation to most sections and groups of society.
b. It gives ample choice to the voters.
Disadvantages of a multi party system:
a. Decision making may take lots of time and involve compromises to accommodate different viewpoints.
b. It leads to political instability.
c. Too many parties may often confuse the voters.
a.Quick and expedient decision making
b. It leads to political stability.
Disadvantages of a Single Party system:
a. It does not give representation to different social groups and interests
b. It doesn't' offer any choice to the people
c. It is not democratic.
Bi-party System - Advantages
a. It gives clear choice to the candidates.
b. It is easier to obtain clear majority.
c. It provides for a strong opposition to keep a check on the government.
Disadvantages of a Bi party system:
a. It is not suitable for large countries with diverse interests.
b. There is not enough choice for the voters.
c. It may lead to cabinet dictatorship by the winning candidates.
Multi-party system- Advantages
a It gives representation to most sections and groups of society.
b. It gives ample choice to the voters.
Disadvantages of a multi party system:
a. Decision making may take lots of time and involve compromises to accommodate different viewpoints.
b. It leads to political instability.
c. Too many parties may often confuse the voters.