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Which electoral system is used to elect members of Israel’s Knesset?

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

  1. What is proportional representation? — An electoral system in which seats are allocated broadly according to parties’ vote shares.
  2. What is Israel’s electoral threshold? — 3.25%.
  3. Do Israeli voters directly elect the Prime Minister? — No.
  4. Who elects the Israeli Prime Minister in practice? — The government leader who can secure the Knesset’s confidence.
  5. Is Israel’s parliament unicameral or bicameral? — Unicameral.

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