Which of the following is NOT an advantage of proportional representation?
a) Proportional representation is more representative, and thus more democratic.
b) Proportional representation creates a two party system which gives one party a clear majority and the ability to act decisively.
c) Proportional representation is less susceptible to gerrymandering.
d) Proportional representation better represents political, as well as ethnic and racial minorities.
B
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