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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Understanding Proportional Representation Impact

Hard Unit 5: Political Participation Electoral Systems

In the context of electoral systems in the United States, various methods are utilized to translate votes into seats in the legislative bodies. One widely discussed electoral system is the proportional representation system, which contrasts sharply with the plurality or winner-takes-all system used in most U.S. elections. In which of the following scenarios would the adoption of a proportional representation system most likely affect the overall representation within the legislature?

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