Q1. [1] straightforward initial-understanding
Which of the following best describes a two-party system?
(A) Only one political party is allowed to contest elections.
(B) Power usually alternates between two major political parties.
(C) Many political parties compete and form coalition governments.
(D) The government is formed by independent candidates rather than parties.
- A Only one party is allowed to contest elections and form the government.
- B Power usually alternates between two main parties, with other parties having little chance of winning a majority.
- C Multiple parties form alliances to win a majority and share power in government.
- D Two parties always contest elections but a third party ultimately forms the government.
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Model Answer
Answer: (B)
In a two-party system, power usually alternates between two main parties; several other parties may exist but have little serious chance of winning a majority to form the government. USA and UK are examples.
Source: How many parties should we have?, Chapter 4
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Explanation
- The passage directly states: "power usually changes between two main parties… only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form government."
- Option A describes a one-party system (e.g., China).
- Option C describes a multiparty/coalition system (e.g., India).
- Option D is factually incorrect — in a two-party system, one of the two main parties forms the government, not a third party.
- For MCQs, briefly justify your choice if the question asks to "describe" — it signals the examiner you understand the concept, not just guessed.