In Brazil's Open List Proportional Representation System

question 30

Multiple Choice

In Brazil's open list proportional representation system

• A) the number of seats is allocated to parties in proportion to the number of votes each receives.
• B) voters cast their ballots for individuals not parties.
• C) candidates emphasize their personal qualities, rather than their party identification
• D) there are few limits on how many individuals and parties may run in the same district.
• E) All of these.

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