Chapter 7 Short Essay Questions

Political Participation: Elections and Parties
  1. Discuss the phenomenon of voter apathy. Describe some of the different responses to this issue.
  2. Describe the differences between the simple plurality system and the proportional representation system.
  3. How has Canada’s political system become more “multi-party” in recent years?
  4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Canada’s single-member plurality electoral system?
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