AP Comparative Government (AP COGO) China Practice Test

China has a one-party system, meaning that the Communist Party of China (CPC) is the only legal political party that holds power and makes decisions at the national level. This structure allows the CPC to maintain control over the government and the political landscape, effectively marginalizing any opposition.

Within this system, while there are minor parties recognized by the state, they operate under the leadership of the CPC and do not hold any real power to oppose or challenge party rule. The one-party system is characterized by a lack of genuine political pluralism, as all other political entities must align with the goals and principles of the CPC. This centralization of power is a defining feature of China's political system and has significant implications for governance, policy-making, and civil society.

In contrast, multi-party systems allow for multiple political parties to compete for power, two-party systems limit the political landscape to two dominant parties, and coalition parties consist of multiple parties working together, which is not applicable in China's current political context.