Question 25
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsThe system of election whereby each political party is given a percentage of seats that is equal to the percentage of popular votes cast in its favour is known as
- A.absolute plurality
- B.proportional representation
- C.simple majority
- D.simple plurality
- E.direct election.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (proportional representation)
Explanation
Proportional representation gives parties seats in proportion to their votes.