Which of the Following Factors Is Necessary in Order for Closed

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is necessary in order for closed ballot proportional representation systems to increase the number of female representatives?

• A) more women must run for office in proportional representation systems than in majority systems
• B) female candidates must be more experienced than their male counterparts
• C) the party leader must actively support closing the gender gap in political representation
• D) voters must support female candidates more than male candidates

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