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proportional representation in Malay

perwakilan berkadar

proportional representation in Malay: perwakilan berkadar. In English, proportional representation means a voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

Malay words for proportional representation

voting principle
perwakilan berkadar

English meaning of proportional representation

  1. noun A voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

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Questions about proportional representation in Malay

What is the meaning of proportional representation in Malay?
Proportional representation in Malay is perwakilan berkadar.
Apakah maksud proportional representation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Proportional representation: perwakilan berkadar.
What does proportional representation mean in English?
Proportional representation means a voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

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