Question 33
Why is there more than one party in a democracy?
German original: Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- because it represents the different opinions of citizens — Correct answer
- so that bribery in politics is limited
- to prevent political demonstrations
- to stimulate economic competition
Explanation
Multiple parties are needed to represent the diverse opinions and interests of the population. A single-party system cannot reflect societal diversity and contradicts the democratic principle.
Key terms in this question
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- political party — A party is an organization in which people with similar political goals join together to participate in elections and influence political decisions.
- Democracy — Democracy is a form of government in which the people hold political power and make decisions directly or through elected representatives.