impact of electoral systems on the party system

Question 1

what type of party system does FPTP usually produce?

Answer 1

two party system, with a single party forming a majority government

Question 2

what type of party system do majoritarian systems usually produce?

Answer 2

two party system
it’s harder for more extreme minor parties to win seats than under FPTP because they need a majority of voted

Question 3

what type of party system do proportional systems usually produce?

Answer 3

multi-party systems with coalition governments