Multi-member districts are electoral systems where more than one representative is elected from each geographic constituency.
Picture a group project in school where students form teams. Each team represents a multi-member district, and several students work together as representatives for their team. They collaborate and make decisions collectively.
Single-Member Districts: In contrast to multi-member districts, single-member districts elect only one representative per geographic constituency.
Proportional Representation (PR): Proportional representation is an electoral system used in some multi-member district systems, aiming to allocate seats proportionally based on the percentage of votes received by each political party or group.
List System: The list system is a type of proportional representation used in multi-member district systems, where voters choose from pre-determined lists of candidates presented by political parties or groups.
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