CBSE Class 10 Answered

Advantages of Multi- party system:

• It is democracy at its best. In a democratic country, any person or a group have the freedom to form their own political party.
• It enhances electoral transparency. Further governments in multi-party systems are responsive and accountable to the needs of the people.
• For a vast and socio diverse country, multi-party system is best as it represents the voices and opinions of each section of the society.
• This system ensures a  healthy  competition  among different  parties  and  prevents  the  dictatorship  of  a  single party thereby providing chances for the growth of the nation.

Disadvantages

• In multi- party system, the country may face political instability due to the presence of several political parties. The country may experience ‘hung Parliament’ number of times.
• The introduction and implementation of a policy or decision may take much time due to the discussions and deliberations of various political parties.
• The regional parties may work for the development of a particular region or for the growth of a linguistic or a religious group only ignoring the larger interest of the other sections of society.
• It may lead to corruption