A temporary alliance of groups or parties is called a ______.

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  1. Veto
  2. Coalition
  3. Constituency
  4. Federalism

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Option 2 : Coalition
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The correct answer is Coalition.Key Points

  • A temporary alliance of groups or parties is called a Coalition
  • The term also describes alliances between civil society organizations, such as labor unions, community organizations, and religious institutions.

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  • Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
  • A coalition is an alliance of political parties or groups that come together to form a government or to support a particular policy or agenda.
    • Coalitions are usually formed when no single party has a majority in a legislative body.
  • Constituency refers to a geographical area that is represented by an elected official.
    • In electoral politics, a constituency is the group of voters within a specific geographic area who are eligible to vote for a particular candidate.
  • Veto is a power that allows a person or group to reject a decision or proposal made by another person or group.
    • In political systems, the power of veto is usually held by the executive branch of government.
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