( C1 ) Proportional Representation Flashcards
1
Q
how were seats in the reichstag awarded under PR
A
seats were awarded according to the percentage of votes gained
2
Q
if a party won 10% of the votes how many seats would they get
A
they’d get 10% of the seats
3
Q
what were the positives of PR
A
1) all parties had representation
2) coalition governments had the potential to work well
4
Q
what were the negatives of PR
A
1) extremist parties had a say
2) lead to an unstable government as there was no main party so many had to form coalitions
3) coalitions often broke down
4) politicians seen as self-interested and ineffective which lead to resentment from the people
