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  1. Proportional Representation (PR) characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. If n% of the electorate supports a particular political party as their favorite, then roughly n% of seats will be won by that party.

  2. Proportional representation ( PR) refers to any type of electoral system under which subgroups of an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. [1] The concept applies mainly to political divisions ( political parties) among voters.

  3. Proportional representation, electoral system that seeks to create a representative body that reflects the overall distribution of public support for each political party.

  4. Proportional representation (PR) is a political system in which the number of seats won by a political party or group should be proportionate to the number of votes received, i.e., seats are assigned per the number of votes received.

  5. Dec 5, 2023 · Proportional representation is an electoral system that elects multiple representatives in each district in proportion to the number of people who vote for them. If one third of voters back a political party, the party’s candidates win roughly one-third of the seats.

  6. Proportional representation is an election system in which the allocation of seats closely corresponds to the proportion of total votes cast for each party. It attempts to ensure that election results are as proportional as possible by reducing inconsistency in the share of seats and votes.

  7. Dec 20, 2023 · Proportional Representation is an election system in which the number of seats allocated to each party closely reflects the proportion of total votes cast for that party. This system is more sophisticated than the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system, but it is more proportional.