What general category of voting systems awards legislative seats to parties based on the percentage of the total vote they receive?
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Proportional representation
Unlike 'winner-take-all' systems, proportional representation ensures that minority parties gain a voice in government relative to their actual popularity. This system is common in many European democracies and often leads to the formation of coalition governments.
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- What type of electoral system distributes seats in a legislature in proportion to the number of votes each political party receives?