answersLogoWhite

0

1 Lead to alliances, which at times create political uncertainity / instability

2 Parties fail to grow beyond the regional vision


It excludes smaller parties from 'fair' representation, in the sense that a party which wins approximately, say, 10 per cent of the votes should win approximately 10 per cent of the legislative seats. In the 1993 federal election in Canada, the Progressive Conservatives won 16 per cent of the votes but only 0.7 per cent of the seats, and in the 1998 general election in Lesotho, the Basotho National Party won 24 per cent of the votes but only 1 per cent of the seats. This is a pattern which is repeated time and time again under FPTP.

It can encourage the development of political parties based on clan, ethnicity or region, which may base their campaigns and policy platforms on conceptions that are attractive to the majority of people in their district or region but exclude or are hostile to others. This has been an ongoing problem in African countries like Malawi and Kenya, where large communal groups tend to be regionally concentrated. The country is thus divided into geographically separate party strongholds, with little incentive for parties to make appeals outside their home region and cultural-political base.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are diadvantages face because of manual billing system?

disadvantages :


What three kinds of party systems are used?

The three main types of party systems are one-party system (single dominant political party), two-party system (two major parties dominate politics), and multi-party system (multiple parties compete for power and representation). Each system has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of political stability and representation.


What are the diadvantages of gps?

In relation to what?


What is the difference between two-party system and multi-party system?

A two-party system is a political system where two major parties dominate the political landscape and typically compete for power. In contrast, a multi-party system is a political system where multiple parties compete for power and representation, leading to a more diverse political landscape and potentially requiring coalition governments to govern effectively.


What are the advantages and diadvantages of encrption?

gre


Features of Indian political party system?

The Indian political party system is very different from America's two-party system, as it involves multiple parties. An advantage of this is better representation of a larger range of public opinion. A disadvantage is that it is nearly impossible for one party to have a majority rule in the government.


Which party system is most common in a dictatorship?

one party system*Which party system is most common in a Dictatorship?A. Multiparty SystemB. Bipartisan SystemC. One-Party SystemD. Two- Party System


Difference between one party system and a Westminster model of government?

A one party system is not always democratic as all the leaders belong in the same party and may not be able to check the government. The Westminster system on the other hand allows for competitive politics and cooperation among several parties.


Diadvantages of nuclear energy?

There is no word that is called diadvantags.


What type of party system does the US have'?

Two Party system.


What political party turned a two party system into a three party system?

The Populist party


Heart of the party communication system?

the party system