The Proportional Representation Followed in Most European Countries Means That

question 70

Multiple Choice

The proportional representation followed in most European countries means that if a party gets 10 percent of the votes to support a candidate, it will get 10 percent of the seats. This system encourages the formation of__________ parties, those that propose less popular ideas.

• A) centrist
• B) pluralist
• C) conservative
• D) noncentrist
• E) liberal

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