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CLEP US Government

Category - Parties

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If the U.S. system of single-member districts with plurality voting were replaced with a system of proportional representation, one possible consequence would be:
  1. Greater centralization of power in the hands of the president.
  2. Establishment of stronger interest groups.
  3. The disappearance of political parties.
  4. A movement toward a multiparty system.
  5. The responsible party system.
Explanation
Answer: D - Moving to a proportional representation system would make it easier for smaller parties to emerge. If the election system was changed so that, for example, the top three vote earners in an election each got a seat, it would strongly encourage smaller parties to run candidates. It’s much easier to come in third than to come in first.
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