A 'ruling party' is
Athe party that came second in the election
Bthe political party that runs the government
Cthe largest party in opposition
Dthe party with most legislators in upper house
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. the political party that runs the government
1. Ruling party = the political party that runs the government.
2. Government policies broadly follow its line.
3. Other parties play opposition or alliance roles.
_Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 4 "Political Parties"_
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