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Q: Which of the following is NOT the character of a proportional representation (PR) method of election?
  • A. The entire country is divided in one constituency
  • B. By winning the election, the candidate gets a majority of the votes
  • C. The voters vote for the candidate
  • D. More than one representative could be elected from one constituency
Correct Answer: Option C - Proportional Representation (PR) refers to electoral systems designed to approximate the ideal of proportionality in converting citizens votes into legislative seats. All PR systems require multimember constituencies. The degree to which a PR scheme approaches proportionality increases with the number of representatives elected per constituency. In the most common form, list PR, electors vote for lists of candidates designated by parties. Any of several formulas allocate seats to parties, and parties select winning candidates from their lists according to predetermined rankings.
C. Proportional Representation (PR) refers to electoral systems designed to approximate the ideal of proportionality in converting citizens votes into legislative seats. All PR systems require multimember constituencies. The degree to which a PR scheme approaches proportionality increases with the number of representatives elected per constituency. In the most common form, list PR, electors vote for lists of candidates designated by parties. Any of several formulas allocate seats to parties, and parties select winning candidates from their lists according to predetermined rankings.

Explanations:

Proportional Representation (PR) refers to electoral systems designed to approximate the ideal of proportionality in converting citizens votes into legislative seats. All PR systems require multimember constituencies. The degree to which a PR scheme approaches proportionality increases with the number of representatives elected per constituency. In the most common form, list PR, electors vote for lists of candidates designated by parties. Any of several formulas allocate seats to parties, and parties select winning candidates from their lists according to predetermined rankings.