A system in which more than two political parties contest for an election is referred to as

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the name of a system where more than two political parties compete in elections.

Step 2: Explain the concept Party systems are classified by the number of parties that have a realistic chance of contesting and winning power:

• One-party system: Only one party is legally allowed to exist or govern. Example: the former Soviet Union, or China today.
• Two-party system: Two major parties dominate, and power usually alternates between them. Example: the USA (Democrats and Republicans).
• Multi-party system: Three or more parties compete for power, and each has a real chance of gaining seats or winning. Examples: Nigeria (APC, PDP, LP, NNPP, APGA and others), Ghana, and South Africa.
• Zero-party system: This is not a standard classification. It would imply no parties at all, as in some traditional monarchies or military regimes where parties are banned.

Step 3: Solve The phrase "more than two political parties" rules out:

• A (only one party)
• B (no parties)
• C (exactly two parties)

That leaves D. multi-party system, which fits the definition exactly.

Step 4: Answer D. Multi-party system

Exam tip: Match the number in the question to the prefix. Uni/one = one, bi/two = two, multi = many. If the question says "more than two," the answer is always multi-party. Nigeria is a good example to remember, since many parties contest elections here.