Why are smaller parties overrepresented in the allocation of cabinet portfolios in coalition governments?
A) Smaller parties are able to cobble together greater public support for their platform.
B) Smaller parties may receive more portfolios, but they are less powerful.
C) Larger parties want to encourage smaller parties from remaining in the coalition.
D) Both A and B
E) Both B and C
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