What do the two-round system and the alternative vote system have in common?
a. Both are used in majoritarian systems to ensure that the winner receives more than half of the votes
b. Both are used in proportional systems to ensure that minor parties are able to win at least a few seats
c. Both are used in majoritarian systems to ensure that the winner has more support than any other candidate
d. Both are used in proportional systems to ensure that parties have a minimum base of support before winning any seats
Correct Answer: a
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