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Proportional Representation

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Proportional Representation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is proportional representation?

Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body.

Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are not reflected proportionately in the elected body.

Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are a fixed number per state.

Not this one

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a Mixed-Member Representation?

Voters get three votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, one for a political party, and one for local representation.

Voters get one vote: to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency.

Voters get two votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, and one for a political party.

Voters get one vote: one to decide a political party.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are advantages of Proportional Representation?

Better chances for minority parties

Higher barrier to entry

Lower citizen participation

Lower potential of success

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of Proportional Representation?

It creates chances for corrupt governors.

If a state is too small it won't have a good representation

Too many parties in a government may make it less indecisive

Better chances for extremist parties to gain seats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a country that uses the proportional representation?

Australia

Papua New Guinea

Netherlands

Greece

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