Plurality and Majoritarian Systems Often Result in a Party Gaining

question 31

True/False

Plurality and majoritarian systems often result in a party gaining a majority of legislative seats even if that party did not win a majority of votes.

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Definitions:

Socially Optimal

A state of resource allocation where social welfare, typically measured in terms of efficiency and equity, is maximized.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of output.

Efficient Level

The point at which the optimal quantity of a good or service is produced, maximizing the potential benefit and minimizing waste.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.