In the proportional representation electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on
A. primary elections B. political party membership C. the percentage of votes a party receives D. A winner-takes-all system
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
In a proportional representation electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on the percentage of votes a party receives. This system is designed to ensure that the proportion of seats a party has in the legislature reflects the proportion of votes it received in the election.