Question

What is the situation called when no party gets the required majority to form the government?

• A. Minority government
• B. Hung Parliament
• C. Majority government
• D. Coalition government

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hung Parliament

Many political parties participate in the elections to secure power. If they get the majority they form a government. Many a time no party gets the required majority to form the government. Such a situation is called Hung Parliament or Hung Assembly. In such a situation some of the political parties join together and make alliances to get the required majority to form the government.