WAEC - Government (2001 - No. 23)
Under a two-party system, the opposition party is as important as the ruling party because it
has equal unmber of supporters as the ruling party
is as strong as the ruling party
may force the government to resign
is the alternative government
Explication
In a two-party system, the opposition party serves as the alternative government. If the ruling party loses the confidence of the electorate or fails to perform effectively, the opposition party is ready to step in and take power. The opposition provides a counterbalance and offers policies and solutions that may appeal to voters who are dissatisfied with the current government.