Proportional Representation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Proportional representation

• A) is a feature of preindustrial societies.
• B) places lobbyists in the legislature.
• C) gives 100% of the seats in a legislature to the party winning a majority of the popular vote.
• D) divides seats in a legislature according to the proportion of votes received by each political party.

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Definitions:

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