Proportional representation

Definition

Proportional representation is an electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them. This system allows for a wider range of political parties to be represented in the legislature, reflecting the diversity of voter preferences more accurately than winner-takes-all systems.

Related terms

Electoral System:

The method by which votes are translated into seats in the process of electing representatives.

Plurality System: An electoral system in which candidates or parties with the most votes win, often leading to a two-party system.

Multi: Party System - A political system where more than two major political parties have a reasonable chance of taking control of government offices, often facilitated by proportional representation