In Which of the Following Ways Does a Proportional Representation

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways does a proportional representation (PR) system differ from a single-member district (SMD) system?

• A)In a PR system, individual candidates win by plurality vote instead of majority.
• B)Voters in a PR system are typically more willing to vote for smaller parties.
• C)In a PR system, votes cast for a candidate or party that does not win are essentially wasted.
• D)Each constituency in a PR system has only one representative.
• E)Voters in a PR system cast a ballot for a candidate and for a party, not just for a candidate.

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