The electoral system in Germany is a ...
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Correct answer to question 120: majority and proportional representation.
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Germany uses a personalised mixed system: the first vote elects a constituency MP by simple majority, while the second vote determines each party's proportional share of seats. The combination is called majority-and-proportional representation.
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