Which Statement Best Explains Why Majority Systems Have Fewer Interest

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why majority systems have fewer interest parties involved in the political process than proportional systems do?

• A) Majority systems are more traditional, and interest parties push for reform
• B) Interest groups in majority systems feel that the costs of becoming a political party are greater than the potential political gains.
• C) Coalitions are rarer in majority systems than proportional systems.
• D) Voters in majority systems are less interested in specific issues and vote based on broad policy platforms.

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