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[20 Points] Do mixed-member proportional electoral formulas produce much fairer distribution of seats? Explain why and discuss a real life example that it is really working or not.

p Do Mixed-member Proportional Electoral

Formulas Produce Much Fairer Distribution of Seats

Explain why and Discuss a Real Life Example that it is Really Working or Not It is difficult to deny the need for electoral reform in states that only have single member , constituency seats (SM ) based on geographic representation . The purpose behind the mixed member system (MM ) is to have the best of both electoral worlds : the geographic closeness of the single member system and the ideological representation that derives from proportional representation (PR . In the former case , the

individual is the center of the campaign , in the latter , the party and ideological platform

Both systems by themselves have substantial problems . PR systems have the problem of accountability , since party lists are drawn up by party elites and are loyal to the party system . On the other hand , with SM the problem lies in the overall vote and the makeup of parties in the assembly . In other words , when the SM system rules completely (such as in the US , the percentage of nationwide votes cast in Congressional elections is not reflected in the makeup of the two houses , since the votes are only tallied in the district , hence not representing the country 's vote as a whole . These two problems led to the creation of the MM

With the MM system of voting , normally a voter will cast two ballots The first will be for the constituency and based on geographical representation . The second will be for the party...

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