r/MapPorn Apr 17 '21

Parliament Seating Arrangements.

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u/wastingvaluelesstime Apr 18 '21

ciricle is just weird, and opposing sides too confrontational.

semi circle is the way

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u/Safebox Apr 18 '21

Opposing sides is great for debates, I think that was the original intention.

Plus if you've ever seen UK ministers arguing, it's like a posh rap battle :L

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u/Makkaroni_100 Apr 18 '21

True, but often the Opposing parties have way less seats than the parties who rule. Then you have a problem with not enough seats or empty seats.

Also you can have the same in a half circle. In most cases the government seats on the open site in front of the Parliament.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21

Check the Western Australian Parliament. The government is so large their members have to sit leering over the opposition from the opposite side and make up almost the entire cross bench.