“The need for effective government was the most important reason for the establishment of single-party states.” Discuss with reference to two countries to 2005.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that the need for effective government was the most important reason for the establishment of single-party states in two countries. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the two countries or they may emphasize their discussion of one over the other; however, both will be a feature of the response. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to the perceived inability of democratically-elected regimes to satisfy the demands of the population on a variety of issues as a powerful reason for the emergence of a single-party state. These issues may include economic development, racial tension, corruption or a lack of clear direction for the country. While other relevant factors, for example the emergence of a charismatic leader of pressure from foreign countries, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement.