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JAMB Government 2002 Question 13

Question 13

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

A major consequence of proportional representation is that it

  1. A.discourages voting along ethnic lines
  2. B.favours the development of a two-party system
  3. C.encourages the proliferation of parties
  4. D.reduces the chances of political instability.
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Answer: C (encourages the proliferation of parties)

Explanation

Because even small parties win some seats under proportional representation, many parties are formed and survive.