WAEC 2021 Government · Question 18

One advantage of a multi-party system is that, the

Options

  1. A.electorate have wide range of choice
  2. B.educated elite represents their people in parliament
  3. C.executive is not restrained by law
  4. D.party in power creates employment for all sympathizers

Answer: A. electorate have wide range of choice

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for an advantage of a multi-party system, which is a political system where more than two parties compete for power in elections.

Step 2: Explain the concept In a multi-party system, many political parties (like in Nigeria, with APC, PDP, LP, NNPP, APGA, etc.) can contest elections. The main benefits are:

  • Voters have more choices and wider representation of interests
  • Minority groups can have a voice
  • Government is more accountable because there is real competition

Step 3: Evaluate each option

  • A. The electorate have a wide range of choice. This is correct. With many parties, each with its own manifesto and ideology, voters can choose the one that best fits their interests. It is the defining advantage of a multi-party system.
  • B. Educated elite represent their people in parliament. This is not specific to multi-party systems. Elites can represent people in any system, including one-party or two-party systems.
  • C. The executive is not restrained by law. This is not an advantage. It describes tyranny or dictatorship, which goes against constitutionalism.
  • D. The party in power creates employment for all sympathizers. This is favoritism or patronage. It is a disadvantage, not a benefit of the system.

Step 4: Answer

Tip: For "advantage of multi-party system" questions, look for keywords like choice, representation, competition, or accountability. For "disadvantage" questions, look for instability, coalition, division, or high election cost.

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