In one-party systems, one political party is legally allowed to hold effective power. Although minor parties may sometimes be allowed, they are legally required to accept the leadership of the dominant party. This party may not always be identical to the government, although sometimes positions within the party may in fact be more important than positions within the government. North Korea and China are examples; others can be found in Fascist states, such as Nazi Germany between 1934 and 1945. The one-party system is thus usually equated with dictatorships and tyranny. COUNT 4
QSN1 In what systems is the political party allowed to legally hold effective power? ANS1 one-party systems QSN2 What are North Korea and China examples of? ANS2 positions within the party may in fact be more important than positions within the government QSN3 When was Nazi Germany in a one-party system? ANS3 1934 and 1945 QSN4 What is the one-party system often compared with? ANS4 dictatorships and tyranny