DISADVANTAGES OF PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION by keypoint It leads to proliferation of political parties. It makes the choice of voters very difficult. It reduces party discipline. It does not function effectively in a society that is not civilized and literate. It is cumbersome to operate. Others are Viewing: PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION ADVANTAGES OF PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION DISADVANTAGES OF DIRECT ELECTION DISADVANTAGES OF SECRET BALLOT VOTING DISADVANTAGES OF OPEN BALLOT DISADVANTAGES OF INDIRECT ELECTION DISADVANTAGES OF ALTERNATIVE VOTING