3.3.2 - Proportional Representation
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What is Proportional Representation?
💡 Hint: Think about how votes influence the number of seats.
In which system can a candidate win without a majority?
💡 Hint: Consider how the highest number of votes determines the winner.
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What does Proportional Representation ensure?
💡 Hint: Think about the aim of equitable representation.
True or False: In FPTP, a candidate can win without a majority.
💡 Hint: Consider how elections typically declare a winner.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of Japan's electoral system. How does it balance between FPTP and proportional representation? Discuss its implications for stability and representation.
💡 Hint: Consider how mixed systems may solve representation issues but complicate government stability.
Consider a fictional country using only the FPTP system. Analyze the potential risks this poses for political stability and minority representation over time.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how consistent majorities can neglect minority needs in governance.
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