A. First-past-the-post
B. Proportional representation
C. Electoral college
D. Two-round presidential system
Explanation:
– Israel uses a nationwide proportional representation system.
– Voters choose a political party list rather than directly electing an individual constituency representative.
– The 120 Knesset seats are distributed among parties according to their share of eligible votes.
– A party generally needs to cross the 3.25% electoral threshold to enter the Knesset.
– Because many parties compete, governments are usually formed through coalitions.
Related one-line questions and answers
- What is proportional representation? — An electoral system in which seats are allocated broadly according to parties’ vote shares.
- What is Israel’s electoral threshold? — 3.25%.
- Do Israeli voters directly elect the Prime Minister? — No.
- Who elects the Israeli Prime Minister in practice? — The government leader who can secure the Knesset’s confidence.
- Is Israel’s parliament unicameral or bicameral? — Unicameral.