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imowrer

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Advocates of proportional representation say it is not
 
  preferable to alternative electoral systems because:
  a. it tends to offer voters a clear choice between two candidates.
  b. it tends to offer voters a broad range of candidates.
  c. it leads to better representation of the range of opinions in a country.
  d. it allows candidates from smaller parties to win office.

Question 2

In countries using single-member districts and plurality vote:
 
  a. political parties can win a majority of seats in the legislature even though they do not win a majority of citizens' votes.
  b. candidates for office must win elections by a majority.
  c. there is a runoff election between the top two vote winners if no candidate wins a majority of votes.
  d. candidates must have a specified minimum percentage of votes to win.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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