Legislative elections were held in Finland on March 18, 2007. Eight parties won seats in parliament. Look at Table 11.16 at the end of Chapter 11 (page 459). Based on what you learned in Chapter 11 and the information in Table 11.16, the leader of which party is likely to be appointed formateur?

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According to Table 11.16, the Center Party was the largest party in terms of the number of seats won in the 2007 legislative elections, with 51 out of 200 seats. The leader of the largest party is typically given the opportunity to form a government, known as the formateur. Therefore, it is likely that the leader of the Center Party would be appointed formateur.

Legislative Elections Were Held in Finland on March 18, 2007