Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies Flashcards: Meaning and Types of Party Systems

Question 1

What is party system?

Accepted Answer

the pattern showing how political parties operate in a country

Question 2

Which concept or response matches this situation: A country is described by how many parties compete for power.

Accepted Answer

party system

Question 3

What is one-party system?

Accepted Answer

a system in which only one political party is legally dominant or allowed

Question 4

Which concept or response matches this situation: Only one party can form the national government.

Accepted Answer

one-party system

Question 5

What is two-party system?

Accepted Answer

a system dominated by two major political parties

Question 6

Which concept or response matches this situation: Two large parties win most elections and alternate in office.

Accepted Answer

two-party system

Question 7

What is multi-party system?

Accepted Answer

a system in which several parties compete in elections

Question 8

Which concept or response matches this situation: Voters choose among many political parties.

Accepted Answer

multi-party system

Question 9

What is political party?

Accepted Answer

an organised group seeking to win elections and govern

Question 10

Which concept or response matches this situation: Members present candidates for public office.

Accepted Answer

political party

Question 11

What is opposition party?

Accepted Answer

a party that challenges and checks the governing party

Question 12

Which concept or response matches this situation: A party outside government questions a proposed policy.

Accepted Answer

opposition party

Question 13

What is coalition?

Accepted Answer

an alliance of parties formed to work or govern together

Question 14

Which concept or response matches this situation: Several smaller parties combine their seats to form a government.

Accepted Answer

coalition

Question 15

What is political choice?

Accepted Answer

the range of alternatives available to voters

Question 16

Which concept or response matches this situation: Several candidates allow citizens to compare different programmes.

Accepted Answer

political choice

Question 17

What is party competition?

Accepted Answer

parties trying lawfully to gain voters’ support

Question 18

Which concept or response matches this situation: Parties campaign with different manifestos.

Accepted Answer

party competition

Question 19

What is peaceful transfer of power?

Accepted Answer

lawful movement of government authority after an election

Question 20

Which concept or response matches this situation: A defeated government hands office to the declared winner.

Accepted Answer

peaceful transfer of power

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