# Proportional Electoral System

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Proportional Voting System

## Definition

A proportional electoral system is a voting method designed to allocate seats in a legislative body in proportion to the number of votes each party or candidate receives. This system aims to create a representative body that mirrors the overall distribution of public support, promoting fairer and more inclusive representation.

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## Parent Class Of

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