Which of the Following Is a Basic Principle of Proportional

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a basic principle of proportional representation?

• A) The number of years a representative serves should be proportional to the level of support he or she receives from voters.
• B) Cross-pressured representatives who are not beholden to a political party tend to make the best decisions.
• C) The number of seats a party wins in the legislature should be proportional to the level of support it receives from voters.
• D) A political system must provide representation for multiple minor parties in order to adequately represent voters.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds the available supply at a particular price.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that suppliers are willing to provide at that price.

Ticket Scalpers

Individuals who purchase tickets to events at face value and then sell them at a higher price, typically without authorization, aiming to profit from the high demand.

Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use rather than for manufacturing or resale.