{"id":48855,"date":"2024-04-15T22:47:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=48855"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:47:21","slug":"the-term-used-when-a-member-of-a-legislature-leaves-his-party-on-whose-ticket-he-was-elected-to-join-the-ruling-party-or-the-opposition-is-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-term-used-when-a-member-of-a-legislature-leaves-his-party-on-whose-ticket-he-was-elected-to-join-the-ruling-party-or-the-opposition-is-called\/","title":{"rendered":"The term used when a member of a legislature leaves his party on whose ticket he was elected to join the ruling party or the opposition, is called"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;floor crossing&#8221; option2=&#8221;fourth estate&#8221; option3=&#8221;fifth column&#8221; option4=&#8221;free ports&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. floor crossing.<\/p>\n<p>Floor crossing is the act of a member of a legislature leaving their party to join another party. It is often done for political expediency, such as to gain a position of power or influence. Floor crossing can also be done for ideological reasons, such as when a member believes that their party has become too extreme or corrupt.<\/p>\n<p>Floor crossing is a controversial issue, as it can undermine the stability of a government and lead to a loss of public confidence in the political system. However, it is also a legitimate form of political expression, and it is protected by freedom of speech laws in many countries.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>B. Fourth estate is a term used to describe the press, as it is seen as a separate and independent branch of government that acts as a watchdog over the other branches.<\/li>\n<li>C. Fifth column is a term used to describe a group of people who are secretly working to undermine a country from within.<\/li>\n<li>D. 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