Assess whether a one-party system is an effective form of government

Possible points for discussing whether the one-party system is effective

  • show understanding of a one-party system and its working
  • consider the advantages and disadvantages of the one-party system
  • make a judgment based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
  • the one-party system is an effective and stable administration enabling long-term plans to be made without disruption
  • continual economic progress where there is no tension between rival parties
  • all power being concentrated in the hands of one leader
  • there being unity and discipline in a country without opposing factions
  • disallowing any form of free expression or opposition to the views of the state
  • fears of a dictatorship and the end of democracy and debate
  • social freedoms being crushed stifling individuality and personality
  • the reality that opponents of this system are not tolerated.