Characteristics of Proportional Representation

In the United States, electoral systems have a significant impact on political participation and representation. One such system commonly used is the proportional representation system. Unlike the winner-takes-all system, which often discourages smaller parties and leads to a two-party system, proportional representation allows for a more equitable representation of diverse political views. This method reallocates seats based on the proportion of votes each party receives in an election, thereby giving smaller parties an opportunity to gain representation.

Given the above context, which of the following statements best describes a primary characteristic of a proportional representation system?