Unit 10

Electoral Systems

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1. True or False. The type of electoral system has no impact on either political systems or political parties.

   True

   False

2. There are two basic forms of electoral systems, these are:

   majoritarian and proportional

   absolute and single-member plurality

   single-member plurality and single transferrable vote

   democratic and communist

3. There are three types of proportional systems, one of these is:

   alternate

   absolute

   single transferrable vote

   majoritarian

4. True or False. The proportional system eliminates the problem of "wasted votes."

   True

   False

5. One of the benefits of a proportional system is:

   majoritarian governments

   smaller legislatures

   increased opportunity for large parties to achieve electoral success

   increased opportunity for small parties to achieve electoral success

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