WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 10
Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of proportional representation? A. it simplifies the electoral process. B. ensures winner takes all. C. protects the electoral commission. D. protects the electorate from vote buying.
- A. it simplifies the electoral process
- B. ensures winner takes allCorrect
- C. protects the electoral commission
- D. protects the electorate from vote buying
Explanation
Proportional representation is an electoral system where seats in the legislature are allocated to political parties based on the percentage of their total votes in the general election. One of the disadvantages of proportional representation is that it is difficult and cumbersome to operate because of the various computation involved in it (it does not ensure a simple winner-takes-all outcome).
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