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A quick definition of proportional representation:

Proportional representation is a way of choosing leaders where each group gets a fair share of seats based on how many people voted for them. This means that if a group gets 20% of the votes, they should get 20% of the seats. It's like sharing a pizza with friends - everyone gets a slice that's proportional to how hungry they are. There are different ways to do this, but one popular method is called single transferable voting.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Proportional representation is an electoral system that assigns legislative seats to political groups based on their share of the popular vote.

For example, if a political party receives 30% of the total votes, they would be allocated 30% of the seats in the legislature. This ensures that each group is represented in proportion to their support among voters.

Proportional representation can also refer to a specific type of electoral system called single transferable voting. This system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and seats are allocated based on these preferences to ensure proportional outcomes.

Overall, proportional representation aims to provide fair and equal representation for all political groups and their supporters.

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