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editThe proportional system may lead to a more fragmented Knesset - but that's just what the voters have wanted. A plurality system would have devastating results since the parliamentary majority then would have very little to do with the majority in population. The Knesset then would not represent a majority of votes but a majority of constituencies won - which is something very different. A party with only 30% of the votes might win an overwhelming majority of seats.
For a more personalized version of a proportional voting system see Open_list.
- This article really is a stub. Unfortunately, I don't know how to expand it. Possibilities:
- Knesset protocol and customs
- Knesset as Constituent Assembly
A quick thought as we do this is that the Knesset is sort of an odd duck. On the one hand, the Knesset is still the (ostensibly temporary) Constituent Assembly intended to draw up the Constitution. On the other, it's a normal lawmaking body. This can present a very...unique dynamic. --Penta 18:13, 23 Oct 2004 (UTC)
- The Knesset was charged with drawing up the constitution of Israel, which was never agreed on, but I've never read anything claiming that was its only function, which is how your sentence reads to me. Robertbrockway 7:04 Apr 22, 2005 (UTC)
Composition
editIt would be useful to list the composition of each Knesset (ie results after each election).AndyL 05:50, 24 Nov 2004 (UTC)