Question

Which two parties historically dominate the political landscape in the United Kingdom, despite it being technically a multi-party system ?

• A. The Democratic Party and the Republican Party
• B. The Libertarian Party and the Green Party
• C. The Labour Party and the Conservative Party
• D. The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Labour Party and the Conservative Party

Two party system 

• In a two-party system, two major parties compete for control of the government, typically alternating power, while smaller parties struggle to gain significant traction due to structural or electoral barriers.

• United States : The Democratic Party and Republican Party dominate politics, controlling Congress and the presidency, with third parties (e.g., Libertarian, Green) rarely winning major elections.

• United Kingdom : While technically a multi-party system, the Labour Party and Conservative Party historically dominate parliamentary elections.