Winner takes all voting means that a small number of parties will dominate. First Past The Post results in a two, or sometimes three, party system emerging.
The two party system is a result of the voting system which is not proportional. A true Democratic system will emerge from a change in the voting system. Votes cast for the non-leading parties should be recognised. Power should be given to the winning party only in proportion to the amount of votes. Otherwise the leading parties will exploit the voting system to their advantage.
The First Past The Post voting system favours the (dangerous) leading parties.
Winner takes all favours collectivism because to win, parties must be populist in their appeal. It does not give minorities a voice. Populism emerges as a consequence of the voting system.
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