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A comparative chart of three countries is given below. Based on the information given in the chart, answer the questions.
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| Dimension | Country A | Country B | Country C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political dimension | Written constitution, periodic elections, voting rights, party system varies from two-party to multi-party | Written constitution, periodic elections, voting rights, one political party | Written constitution, monarchy, no voting rights, no political party |
| Economic dimension | Average standard of living | Above-average standard of living | High standard of living |
Q9a. What is the difference between having a voting right in a country with a multi-party system and another with a single-party system?
In a multi-party system
In a single-party system
The voter chooses between several parties
The voter can only choose within one party
The vote can change which party rules
The vote cannot change which party rules
Parties compete, so they must answer to voters
There is no rival party to offer another choice
The choice is real
The choice is limited
- So the right to vote has real meaning only when there is a real choice.
Q9b. In which of the above countries would you like to stay, and why?
This is a personal choice. One possible answer is given below.
- I would like to stay in Country A.
- It has a written constitution, periodic elections and voting rights.
- Its party system gives voters a real choice between parties.
- Its standard of living is only average, while Country C's is high.
- But in Country C there are no voting rights and no political parties.
- A high standard of living cannot replace the freedom to choose one's government.
