Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Government Question 22

Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2018 Post Utme Coal City University Government examination.

Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 22 POST_UTME_COAL_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of electoral systems is a critical component of democratic governance. Discuss how different electoral systems, such as first-past-the-post and proportional representation, affect the representation of minority groups in a democratic society.

Answer Options

A. First-past-the-post electoral systems promote the representation of minority groups by giving them a greater voice in government.
Correct Answer B. Proportional representation electoral systems promote the representation of minority groups by ensuring that they have a fair share of seats in government.
C. First-past-the-post electoral systems do not promote the representation of minority groups, while proportional representation systems do.
D. Electoral systems do not affect the representation of minority groups in a democratic society.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Proportional representation electoral systems promote the representation of minority groups by ensuring that they have a fair share of seats in government.

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This is Post Utme Coal City University 2018 Government Question 22. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Coal City University Government examination.

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