Which of the Following Occurs in a Proportional Representation Electoral

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs in a proportional representation electoral system?

• A) Candidates for office run in single-seat, winner-take-all districts.
• B) Political parties win seats in a legislature based on the proportion of the vote they receive.
• C) Election results are roughly proportional to the amount of money raised by each party.
• D) Parties win a proportion of seats in a legislature, weighted to give small parties a larger share.
• E) The top three parties in an election divide the government proportionally between them.

---

Definitions:

Socially Optimal

Pertains to a condition where resources are allocated in the most efficient manner from the perspective of society as a whole.

Pollution

The presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the natural environment, causing adverse effects.

Emissions Standard

Regulations that set limits on the amount of pollutants that can be emitted from sources like vehicles and factories.

Pollution

The contamination of the environment by harmful or poisonous substances, leading to detrimental effects on living organisms and the natural habitat.