Which of the Following Is NOT a Potential Effect of South

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of South Africa's list proportional representation electoral system?

• A) Parties have a tendency to adopt policies that will appeal to a large segment of the electorate.
• B) Parliament tends to be unduly deferential to the executive.
• C) Candidates don't run on their personal characteristics but rather their party affiliation.
• D) Party loyalty of members of parliament is high.
• E) Two parties are likely to be dominant.

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