Which of these changes is likely to have the greatest impact on the number of parties in a country's political system?
A)a wave of anti-corruption reform
B)a tightening of campaign finance regulations
C)the loosening of rules about who may run for office
D)the introduction of a proportional representation system

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The introdution of a proportional representation system tends to promote the presence of smaller parties because it allocates seats in legislative bodies according to the proportion of votes each party receives, giving smaller parties a better chance of representation. The other options could affect the behavior or qualification of parties and candidates, but not necessarily the number of parties in the system.

Which of These Changes Is Likely to Have the Greatest