How does the German electoral system, 'personalised proportional representation', work?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Two votes: one for a local candidate, one for a party list
- Step 1: The first vote chooses a constituency candidate. Step 2. The second vote decides the proportion of seats for each party. Answer: two votes, with the second deciding party shares. Why not the others: these describe other systems.
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