Proportional Representation Gives a Party Which of the Following

question 56

Multiple Choice

Proportional representation gives a party which of the following?

• A) a share of seats in the legislature matching the share of votes it wins on election day
• B) a share of seats only equal to the number of districts won by a plurality by one of its candidates
• C) a greater likelihood of becoming one of two viable parties
• D) a limited ability to be represented in the legislature, as the party only gets to be involved in a small proportion of the votes cast

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Definitions:

Integration

The process of bringing together diverse groups into a cohesive whole, often used in the context of social, cultural, or racial groups within a community or organization.

Generalization of Values

The process by which certain values become widely accepted and integrated into the social fabric, guiding norms and practices across diverse communities.

Social System

An organized collection of parts that are highly integrated to accomplish an overall goal, describing the structured society in which we live.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something within a society or organization.