Question 100 of 300Politics in a Democracy

Why is there more than one party in a democracy?

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because it represents the different opinions of citizens
to limit bribery in politics
to prevent political demonstrations
to stimulate economic competition

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Correct answer to question 41: because it represents the different opinions of citizens

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A multi-party system is a hallmark of every pluralist democracy: different opinions and interests can organise themselves into separate parties and compete for votes. In a one-party dictatorship this is not possible.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?

weil dadurch die unterschiedlichen Meinungen der Bürger und Bürgerinnen vertreten werden
damit Bestechung in der Politik begrenzt wird
um politische Demonstrationen zu verhindern
um wirtschaftlichen Wettbewerb anzuregen

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Why is there more than one party in a democracy?

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