Electoral Systems Questions
The parallel voting electoral system, also known as mixed-member proportional representation, is a type of electoral system that combines elements of both proportional representation and plurality/majority systems. In this system, voters have two votes: one for a candidate in their single-member district and another for a political party. The single-member district vote determines the representative for that specific district, while the party vote determines the overall proportion of seats a party receives in the legislature. This system aims to balance the representation of individual candidates and political parties, allowing for a more diverse and proportional distribution of seats.