What Is True for the Influence of the Electoral System

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is true for the influence of the electoral system on the party system? Please select all that apply.

• A) A majority system tends to result in a two-party system.
• B) A majority system will not necessarily lead to a two-party system if strong local minority parties exist.
• C) A PR system tends to over-represent small parties and to under-represent small parties.
• D) In majority systems, the psychological effects of the electoral system induces voters to vote strategically and parties to merge.

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