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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.

Suu Kyi Says Burma Voting Methods Referendum Needed

October 27, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Burma Voting Methods Referendum Suu Kyi

First Past the Post and proportional representation face possible Burma voting methods referendum

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Aung Suu Kyi, Burma, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

Third Constitution of the United States – July 2014

July 24, 2014 by Roger Copple 10 Comments

Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh backs Constitutional Convention

This Third Constitution of the United States created after the Articles of Confederation and the (second) Constitution of the United States—will maximize democracy, promote world peace, and restore ecological wisdom.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Anarchism, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

On Splitting California In Six to Gain More Power in Congress

July 16, 2014 by DC Editors 2 Comments

proportional representation in Senate by splitting California Untitled

Activist seeks to attain proportional representation in Senate by splitting California

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

VIDEO: Making the Argument Against National Popular Vote

April 22, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Against National Popular Vote

Many against national popular vote and for the Electoral College are those who support rural power

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Journalism and Free Speech, Proportional Representation

New York Joins Push to Fix Electoral College

April 15, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fix Electoral College New York State

Alliance of state governments seek to change Presidential election law as to fix electoral college

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Connecticut Could Join 9 States and Drop Electoral College

February 25, 2014 by DC Editors 4 Comments

Time to Dump Electoral College

More states could drop Electoral College waiting to gain majority of states before implementation

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Oklahoma Senate Joins Growing Rejection of Electoral College

February 15, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rejection of Electoral College Oklahoma

State becomes latest to join state led rejection of electoral college for Presidential votes

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Break California Into Pieces to Get More Senate Seats?

December 21, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Break up California Regions States Map

Proposal would Break California Into pieces as states each getting two Senators for representation

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

California Could Break Country’s Electoral College System

November 23, 2013 by Adrian Tawfik 14 Comments

electoral college system States

Should America’s biggest state California join move to dismantle the electoral college system?

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Gerrymandering is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

October 17, 2013 by John Amaruso Leave a Comment

ending gerrymandering electoral college

Gerrymandering is why politicians have little to worry about as long as the lines remain

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Proportional Representation, Redistricting

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