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JAMB Government 1993 Question 19

Question 19

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Proportional representation is often criticized because it

  1. A.tends to preserve the multi-party system
  2. B.is too simple to operate
  3. C.ensures that each party has a minister
  4. D.provides that each state is represented according to its population.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (tends to preserve the multi-party system)

Explanation

Proportional representation gives even small parties seats, so it keeps many parties alive and often leads to weak coalition governments.