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Proportional Representation articles on DC

Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems that means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Electoral College.

America Fails at Youth Voter Turnout, But This Can Change

October 21, 2016 by Chandler Haskins 2 Comments

Youth Voter Turnout

It is a shame that youth voter turnout is so low in the greatest democracy in the world. It sickens me more to look at the voter turnout by my peers. Voting is single handedly the most important civic duty we as citizens have.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Electoral College, Minority Voting Rights, Proportional Representation, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout, Youth Voting Rights

What If No Candidate Gets 270 Electoral Votes?

October 18, 2016 by DC Editors 3 Comments

270 Electoral Votes

A successful third party candidate can theoretically upset major parties seeking 270 electoral votes

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Independent Politicians, Proportional Representation, Third Party

The Need For a Pakistani Proportional Representation System

October 6, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pakistani Proportional Representation System

Turbulent nature of politics and need to grow sustainability may lead to Pakistani proportional representation

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Election Methods, Pakistan, Proportional Representation

A New Election Method is the Change Our Democracy Needs

September 27, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A New Election Method

Taking advantage of a new election method like instant runoff voting could set our democracy free

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation, Third Party

Is America’s 229 Year-Old Constitution Outdated?

September 19, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Constitution Outdated

Many commentators and experts in other internationally proven options find the Constitution outdated

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Election Methods, Electoral College, Founding Fathers, Internet and Democracy, Proportional Representation, Voting Technology

The Logic Behind Our Electoral College System

August 29, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Electoral College System

The intricate dance of American Presidential voting revolves around the controversial electoral college system

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation

The Most Important Political Counties In The Country?

August 18, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Important Political Counties

New study lists the most important political counties in the country and offers predictions on winner

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Electoral College, Polling, Proportional Representation

Why People Who Abstain From Voting Are in the Majority

August 17, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

People Who Abstain From Voting

So many citizens abstain from voting for President that in most elections they have biggest say

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

Republican Electoral College Revolt is Deepening

August 4, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Republican Electoral College

Delegate for the Republican Electoral College indicates he doesn’t plan to vote for Presidential nominee

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Republicans

Minor Parties Do Much Better in Non-Battleground States

August 4, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Non-Battleground States

Non-battleground states tend to vote for third parties and independents a bit more during Presidential elections

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College, Independent Politicians, Proportional Representation, Third Party

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