Question on: JAMB Government - 2002
Proportional representation is a system of allocating seats in the legislature based on
A
gender participation in polities
B
an area
C
contribution to the national economy
D
total votes in an election.
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Correct Option: D
Proportional representation is a system of allocating seats in the legislature based on total votes in an election.
This system is used to secure representation in the legislation in such a way that each political party get seats in proportion to the percentage of votes cast in favour of a political party. The more the percentage of votes cast in favour of a political party, the more the more the seats will be allocated to it.
This system is used in multi-member constituencies
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