The six merits of a multi-party system are as follows :
1. The multi-party system ensures the representation of all shades of public opinion.
2. Under the multi-party system, the authoritarian tendencies in political parties are checked as there is greater competition among them for popular votes.
3. Under multi-party system, the legislature enjoys authority and thus cabinet dictatorship is not possible.
4. The multi-party system does not lead to despotism as the coalition government is afraid of legislature.
5. In the multiple party system the voter has a wider choice to caste his vote.
6. In a multi-party system, there is greater individual freedom and all shades of opinion can express themselves through various groups and parties.
