Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
Arrange the steps in the working of the general system of proportional representation in the correct sequence. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. The candidates are arranged in order of the votes they receive
- 2. Each party puts up a list of candidates equal to the number of seats being fought
- 3. The leftover or remainder votes are divided up between the candidates
- 4. Lists can be closed or open, and open lists allow voters to indicate individual candidate preferences
A1, 2, 3, 4
B3, 2, 4, 1
C2, 4, 1, 3 ✓ Correct
D4, 2, 3, 1
Correct answer: (C) 2, 4, 1, 3 — The correct sequence is the party list, open or closed lists, ordering by votes and dividing remainder votes, so the order is 2, 4, 1, 3.
Explanation
★The correct sequence is the party list, open or closed lists, ordering by votes and dividing remainder votes, so the order is 2, 4, 1, 3.
★In proportional representation each party first puts up a list of candidates equal to the seats.
★The list may be closed or open, an open list letting voters mark individual preferences.
★Candidates are then arranged in the order of the votes they receive.
★Finally the leftover or remainder votes are divided up between the candidates.
★Proportional representation mirrors the electorate's support in the elected body.
★It needs multi-member districts and gives minorities a fair share of seats.
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