If a Country Uses One Large District to Elect All

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a country uses one large district to elect all members of a legislative body, what is the trade-off?

• A)more proportional representation, but weaker ties between voters and politicians
• B)less proportional representation, but greater party discipline
• C)less proportional representation, but greater party fragmentation
• D)more proportional representation, but more malapportionment

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