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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is proportional representation?
Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body.
Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are not reflected proportionately in the elected body.
Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are a fixed number per state.
Not this one
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a Mixed-Member Representation?
Voters get three votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, one for a political party, and one for local representation.
Voters get one vote: to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency.
Voters get two votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, and one for a political party.
Voters get one vote: one to decide a political party.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What are advantages of Proportional Representation?
Better chances for minority parties
Higher barrier to entry
Lower citizen participation
Lower potential of success
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a disadvantage of Proportional Representation?
It creates chances for corrupt governors.
If a state is too small it won't have a good representation
Too many parties in a government may make it less indecisive
Better chances for extremist parties to gain seats
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a country that uses the proportional representation?
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Netherlands
Greece
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