How Are Members to the House of Councilors Elected

question 37

Multiple Choice

How are members to the House of Councilors elected?

• A) Through a party list proportional representation method, based on a single nationwide district
• B) Through a party list proportional representation method, based on districts at the prefecture level
• C) Through a single nontransferable vote system, based on a single nationwide district
• D) Through a single nontransferable vote system, based on districts at the prefecture level
• E) Some by a party list proportional representation method based on a nationwide district and some from prefectures using a single nontransferable vote system

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