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Proportional Representation

Proportional Representation: An electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them.

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An electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them.

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An electoral system family based on the principle of the conscious translation of the overall votes of a party or grouping into a corresponding proportion of seats in an elected body. For example, a party which wins 30 per cent of the votes will receive approximately 30 per cent of the seats. All PR systems require the use of multi-member districts. There are two major types of PR system, List PR and the Single Transferable Vote (STV).

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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