North Korea, China, and Cuba are modern examples of governments that legally or practically permit only one political party. In single-party states, other parties and their points of view are prohibited or discouraged. Write a short paragraph discussing a country's motivation for creating a single-party government. Why would a country want to limit the number of parties in its system?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Countries that establish single-party governments may seek to promote unity among residents. They may desire a unified set of goals and procedures for the country’s future. They may also desire stability and protection against change.

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