An advantage of a two-party system is that it __________

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for an advantage of a two-party system, which is a political system where only two major parties dominate elections (e.g., the USA with Democrats and Republicans).

Step 2: Explain the concept In a two-party system:

• Voters choose between only two main alternatives.
• The ballot is simple and the choices are clear.
• One party usually wins a majority, which leads to stable government and fewer coalitions.
• Political debate is easier to follow because the issues are polarised between two positions.

Step 3: Evaluate each option

• A. Simplifies the electoral process. Correct. With only two main parties, voters have fewer choices, ballot papers are simpler, voting is easier to understand, and counting and declaring results is more straightforward.
• B. Ensures winner takes all. This describes an electoral formula (such as first-past-the-post). It is not a real advantage of a two-party system, and many would see it as a weakness.
• C. Protects the electoral commission. Nothing in the two-party system does this, and the option has no link to party structure.
• D. Protects the electorate from vote buying. Vote buying can happen in any system, so a two-party system offers no guarantee against it.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is A, since a two-party system makes the electoral process simpler for voters and for election officials.

Tip: In WASSCE Government, remember the typical pairing:

• Two-party system → simple, clear choices, stable government.
• Multi-party system → wide choice and representation, but coalitions and possible instability.

When you see "advantage of a two-party system," look for words like simple, stable, clear choice.