Question

The meaning of the term “coalition government” is
A. Alliance of various political parties
B. Grouping of two state government
C. The government formed during a state emergency
D. United government

Answer 1

Hint:
Coalition government tends to reduce the supremacy of the party that has won the majority of seats in the election.
In a coalition government, the members of all parties are elected to a cabinet

Complete answer:
A coalition government is an alliance of various political parties, which come together and tends to reduce the supremacy of the party that has won the majority of seats in the election. It is a temporary association, which is formed when no single political party secures a clear majority and as an alternative, the competing parties negotiate to work together. Such situations usually happen during the period of crisis, like war, or a political breakdown.
In a coalition government, the members of all parties are elected to a cabinet. Cabinets based on a group of parties that enjoy a majority in parliament tend to be more balanced and long-lived in the comparison of minority cabinets. While the former are susceptible to internal struggles, they have less reason to fear votes of no confidence.
The formation of coalition government takes place rarely as the majority of the times a political party win the required number of seats to form the government on its own.
While some say that coalition governments generate more comprehensive policies, others believe that coalitions force restrictions on policymaking.

Therefore, the correct answer is A

Note:
In India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was the first successful coalition government to complete its full-term, from 1999 to 2004.
Italy is well-known for its short-lived coalition governments. Since 1945, the squabbling politicians of Italy have formed 61 governments.