If a small part of the population in a proportional representation system really believes in something,it can run as a party and win seats,meaning that it is __________.
A)overrepresented in the parliament
B)not capable of having a meaningful impact on the politics of a country
C)not forced to amalgamate into bigger parties and dilute its view
D)more likely to join with other parties to get its message out

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In a proportional representation system, small parties have a higher chance of winning seats in the parliament. These parties do not have to amalgamate into bigger parties to dilute their view but can run as a party and win seats. Therefore, they are not overrepresented in the parliament and have the potential to have a meaningful impact on the politics of a country. They are not necessarily more likely to join with other parties to get their message out, as they can win seats on their own.

If a Small Part of the Population in a Proportional