Question 41
Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?Why are there more than one party in a democracy?
Options
- weil dadurch die unterschiedlichen Meinungen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger vertreten werdenbecause this represents the different opinions of the citizens
- damit Bestechung in der Politik begrenzt wirdto limit bribery in politics
- um politische Demonstrationen zu verhindernto prevent political demonstrations
- um wirtschaftlichen Wettbewerb anzuregento stimulate economic competition
Explanation
A plural-party system reflects the diversity of opinions in society and lets voters choose among real alternatives. Article 21 of the Basic Law secures the right to form parties so that different political views can compete openly and peacefully. This competition is a cornerstone of democratic representation and prevents any single viewpoint from dominating public life.
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