proportional representation

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The Republic of Ireland elects its government using a system of proportional representation known as the single transferable vote.

From BBC

The rest will be nominated by parties based on the percentage of votes they get in what is known as proportional representation.

From BBC

The rest would be nominated by political parties based on the percentage of votes they get in what is known as proportional representation.

From BBC

However, two states — Maine and Nebraska — have a proportional representation electoral college.

From Los Angeles Times

An element of proportional representation was supposed to require minority parties to cooperate and share power.

From BBC