A common feature of a multi-party system is that government is formed by

A.

the major political party

B.

all the registered political parties

C.

a coalition of political parties

D.

the party with the highest votes.

Correct answer is C

A common feature of a multi-party system is that government is formed by a coalition of political parties.

When there are several political parties in a country, it then become difficult for one party to win a clear majority in parliament. The part that has won the scanty majority will be forced to form a coalition government with another part. e.g. NPN and NNP during the second Republic.