# Party-List Proportional Representation System

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCMZqt2BD3qRRYlj61ssnIZ

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Party-Based Proportional System

## Definition

The Party-List Proportional Representation System is an electoral method where voters cast their ballots for a party rather than individual candidates, and seats are allocated to each party in proportion to the number of votes received. The party then fills its allocated seats with candidates from a pre-determined list.

## Sub Class Of

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## Parent Class Of

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- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCn9LUvz0qRZZwYVwFfUzEm

**Deprecated:** False