The results of empirical tests of Duverger's theory show that increasing ethnic heterogeneity always leads to more legislative parties, regardless of the permissiveness of the electoral system.

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Empirical tests have shown that Duverger's theory does not always hold true and increasing ethnic heterogeneity does not necessarily always lead to more legislative parties. Depending on other factors such as the structure of the electoral system, it is possible for ethnic groups to coalesce around major parties or for new parties to form that do not necessarily represent specific ethnic groups.

The Results of Empirical Tests of Duverger's Theory Show That