Which electoral system allocates seats based on proportional representation?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which electoral system allocates seats based on proportional representation?

  1. First-past-the-post
  2. Single transferable vote ✓
  3. Plurality voting
  4. Two-round system
Explanation

The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a proportional system. Voters rank candidates, and seats match vote shares.

First-past-the-post and plurality voting give all seats to winners, not proportionally.

STV ensures smaller parties get fair representation based on their vote percentage.

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