A POLITICAL SYSTEM IN WHICH THERE IS ONLY ONE LEGALIZED POLITICAL PARTY IS CALLED A

• A. de jure one-party system ✓
• B. de facto one-party system
• C. totalitarian single party system
• D. mass party system

The answer to the question is: A. de jure one-party system

A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a de jure one-party system. In this type of system, the ruling party is the only legally permitted political party, and opposition parties are either banned or heavily restricted in their activities. This term is derived from Latin, where “de jure” means “by law,” indicating that the single-party status is enshrined in the legal framework of the country.

In a de jure one-party system, the ruling party typically holds a monopoly on political power and controls all aspects of governance. This can lead to a lack of political pluralism and limited political competition, as well as restrictions on individual freedoms and civil liberties. The existence of only one legalized political party can also result in limited representation and diversity of political views within the government.

This type of political system is often associated with authoritarian regimes and totalitarian states, where the ruling party seeks to maintain its grip on power by eliminating potential opposition. Examples of countries that have historically operated under de jure one-party systems include the former Soviet Union, China under the rule of the Communist Party, and North Korea under the Workers’ Party.