Why is there more than one party in a democracy?
Einbürgerungstest, question 41 German original
Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?
- weil dadurch die unterschiedlichen Meinungen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger vertreten werden because this means the different opinions of citizens are represented
- damit Bestechung in der Politik begrenzt wird to limit bribery in politics
- um politische Demonstrationen zu verhindern to prevent political demonstrations
- um wirtschaftlichen Wettbewerb anzuregen to stimulate economic competition
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Correct answer: weil dadurch die unterschiedlichen Meinungen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger vertreten werden because this means the different opinions of citizens are represented
Why?
People in a society hold different views and interests. With several parties, voters can choose the one closest to them, and those views are then represented in parliament. Article 21 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) says that parties help to form the political will of the people.