Each of the statements below is true either of the First Past the Post electoral system OR of the proportional list electoral system. In each case, write either FPTP or PL next to the statement.
| | FPTP or PL? |
| 1. This is a plurality/majority system. | FPTP |
| 2. This system is used in the United States of America | FPTP |
| 3. This system is used in South Africa | |
| 4. This system translates votes to seats in the fairest manner (i.e. 20% of the votes means around 20% of the seats) | PL |
| 5. This system tends to result in dominant party or two party systems | FPTP |
| 6. In this system you usually cast your vote for a party rather than a person. | FPTP |
| 7. This system fairly often results in coalition government. | PL |
| 8. Small parties are unlikely to make it to parliament when this system is used. | FPTP |
| 9. Women are more likely to be well-represented in parliament when this system is used. | PL |
| 10. There is a strong link between MPs and their constituents in this system. | PL |
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