Proportional Representation

What is proportional representation?

• Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body.

• Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are not reflected proportionately in the elected body.

• Electoral systems by which divisions in an electorate are a fixed number per state.

• Not this one

What is a Mixed-Member Representation?

• Voters get three votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, one for a political party, and one for local representation.

• Voters get one vote: to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency.

• Voters get two votes: one to decide the representative for their single-seat constituency, and one for a political party.

• Voters get one vote: one to decide a political party.

What are advantages of Proportional Representation?

• Better chances for minority parties

• Higher barrier to entry

• Lower citizen participation

• Lower potential of success

What is a disadvantage of Proportional Representation?

• It creates chances for corrupt governors.

• If a state is too small it won't have a good representation

• Too many parties in a government may make it less indecisive

• Better chances for extremist parties to gain seats

What is an example of a country that uses the proportional representation?

• Australia

• Papua New Guinea

• Netherlands

• Greece