Question

Which of the following statements is correct keeping the requirement of formation of government in view. 

Statement i: It is possible for independent candidates to form a government.

Statement ii: Government formation is exclusively reserved for political parties.

Statement iii: The formation of government is limited to only elected political parties.

Statement iv: Government can only be formed by political parties that are elected and hold a majority. 

Options

• Statement i and ii are right.

• Statement i, ii and iii are right.

• Statement iii is right.

• Only statement iv is right.

Answer 1

Only statement iv is right.

Explanation:

If they can secure a majority in the legislature, independent candidates can, in fact, form a government. This is due to the fact that political parties are not the only ones who may form governments. A democratic government must command a majority of the elected representatives, whether they are independents or members of a formal political party. This is true even though political parties are usually formed to elect members who share similar political beliefs into government, and political ideologies and party organizations play a significant role in elections. The results, especially the success of independent or minority party candidates, are largely determined by election laws and the ability to vote.