Which among the following options provides the most accurate definition of 'competitive politics'?

Form political parties and advertise for votes.

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Join a party and elect their leader for the presidential position.

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Contest for the prime minister's position.

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Form political parties and contest elections.

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Solution

The correct option is D Form political parties and contest elections.
The direct route to approach the government is by participating in ‘competitive politics’. It means that people can form their own political parties and contest elections. If they win, they can also form governments. In most cases, people resort to direct political activity only when the existing political setup fails to solve their issues.

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