Political Science: Political Parties · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
A party wins the largest number of seats in a state but does not have a majority. It forms a government by joining with smaller parties that agree to…
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A party wins the largest number of seats in a state but does not have a majority. It forms a government by joining with smaller parties that agree to support it. What does this situation most clearly show?
- A.The complete disappearance of political competition
- B.The working of a coalition governmentCorrect answer
- C.The replacement of elections by nomination
- D.The establishment of a one-party system
Solution
A coalition government is formed when no single party has a clear majority and two or more parties join together to command legislative support. Such governments require cooperation and compromise among the participating parties.
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