The System of Proportional Representation ______

question 76

Multiple Choice

The system of proportional representation ______.

• A) tends to produce more legislative parties, but it has never been tried in the United States on any significant scale
• B) has declined in popularity around the world because having too many legislative parties creates too much uncertainty in government
• C) guarantees that no party will receive a majority
• D) encourages voters to behave strategically by turning to one of the less objectionable major party candidates who has a chance to win

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