diff --git a/docs/mediums/proportional_representation.md b/docs/mediums/proportional_representation.md index 9fe5ffa..9e8b15d 100644 --- a/docs/mediums/proportional_representation.md +++ b/docs/mediums/proportional_representation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Proportional representation -Proportional representation refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If *x* percent of voters support a certain party, then *x* percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting). +Proportional representation (PR) refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If *x* percent of voters support a certain party, then *x* percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting). **Input:** multimember districts, voting base, intentional (often low) exclusion threshold @@ -14,9 +14,8 @@ Proportional representation voting systems came about as a reaction to the inacc ### Sensitivities -* Fair and accurate representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies -* More accurate representation for marginalized groups -* Votes are more meaningful; voting for a particular candidate doesn't "take away" from another +* Representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies +* Representation for marginalized groups * Potential for smaller parties to gain representation * Research demonstrates higher voter turnout in PR systems @@ -36,8 +35,7 @@ Many Western democracies use PR systems, including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Nor ### Tools -* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method. -* Each variation of the PR system has a different ballot design. +* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method * The ACE Project provides extensive information on PR systems and the variations of this system with example ballots and formulas ## Further resources