Question

In a coalition government, a number of parties join together to form the government. There occurs a clash of interests among different parties that makes the government weak. Give your views and reasons to justify them. 

Answer 1

1. Historically, coalition governments formed by multiple parties have proven to be weak. Conflicting interests lead to compromise and tolerance, with regional parties prioritising their agendas over national needs.
2. The national economy suffers as various governments and regions prioritise their fiscal needs. The coalition partners share no shared ideology.
3. As a result, they are always concerned about the government's instability. They aim to maximise their parties' financial gains quickly.
4. Corruption and a lack of responsibility inside a coalition can lead to big scams, and a coalition government cannot effectively strengthen the nation.