Single Party Democracies in Post-Colonial States
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What is a characteristic of single-party systems?

  • Freedom of choice for voters
  • Presence of multiple parties
  • Non-recognition of opposition parties
  • Authoritarianism (correct)

    • Which of the following countries is an example of a non-authoritarian one-party system?

  • Mexico
  • Ghana
  • Tanzania (correct)
  • Kenya

    • What is a criticism of the one-idea State, according to Barker?

  • Lack of representation of opposition parties
  • Restriction on individual freedoms
  • Criticism of its whole process of life (correct)
  • Criticism of its object

    • What is a characteristic of a two-party system?

    <p>Only two parties have substantial support of the electorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the monopolization of legality in a one-party system?

    <p>Grave danger for civilization itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of single-party systems?

    <p>Presence of multiple parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between authoritarian and non-authoritarian one-party systems?

    <p>Degree of voter choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of a one-party system?

    <p>Conformity to a single ideology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that elections in India are based on?

    <p>Universal adult suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of elections in a democratic system?

    <p>To formalize the relationship between political parties and citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are not allowed to vote in Indian elections?

    <p>People deemed unsound of mind and convicted of certain criminal offences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies?

    <p>25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In India, what is the central political mechanism governing the country since 1947?

    <p>Parliamentary democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of registered electors required to support the nomination of a candidate sponsored by a registered party?

    <p>1 registered elector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which levels are elections conducted in India's federal structure?

    <p>National, state, and local levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age limit to contest elections to the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Proportional Representation (PR) systems?

    <p>It allocates seats in proportion to the percentage of votes gained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend observed in the turnout of women and members of scheduled castes and tribes in Indian elections?

    <p>An increase in participation, moving closer to the national average</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of electoral system practiced in India?

    <p>Non-PR or majoritarian system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Returning Officers in the election process?

    <p>To receive nominations of candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a non-PR or majoritarian system?

    <p>It is more likely to produce single-party governments and a two-party system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'majority' in a Proportional Representation (PR) system?

    <p>More than 50% of votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the Election Commission of India?

    <p>A permanent Constitutional body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electoral systems in a country?

    <p>To structure how votes are cast and converted into the allocation of offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible reason for the President to dissolve Lok Sabha and call a general election?

    <p>If the government can no longer command the confidence of the Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in recent times with respect to the duration of a Lok Sabha term?

    <p>Governments have found it increasingly difficult to stay in power for the full term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 61st Amendment Act, 1988?

    <p>It lowered the minimum voting age to 18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>That India is a democratic republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general trend in the formation of governments in India since 1950?

    <p>The party securing the majority of seats in Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly forms the government, either on its own or with the support of other parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the universal adult franchise in India?

    <p>It was a significant challenge for the country due to its large population and deep-rooted poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the Bharatiya Janta Party in the country?

    <p>It has formed its majority in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of India being the largest democracy in the world?

    <p>It has a parliamentary form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument of the supporters of the two-party system?

    <p>The two-party system enables the people to choose their government directly and provides unity of policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major criticism of the two-party system?

    <p>It leads to the decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?

    <p>The decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the two-party system, according to the content?

    <p>It implies that there are only two schools of thought in a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the artificiality introduced into the two-party system?

    <p>The establishment of vested interests in public opinion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the two-party system, according to the content?

    <p>It prevents either party from being too extreme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of the multi-party system, according to Laski?

    <p>It is fatal to government as a practical art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?

    <p>The establishment of vested interests in public opinion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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