Proportional representation systems can be defined as:
A)electoral systems in which the candidate with the majority of the vote in a district wins the seat.
B)electoral systems in which the candidate with the plurality of the vote in a district wins the seat.
C)electoral systems in which the percentage of votes a party receives in a district will determine how many seats that party will win.
D)two-round systems for referenda and initiatives.
E)two-round systems for electing presidents and prime ministers.

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Proportional representation systems allocate seats to parties based on the percentage of votes they receive in a district, ensuring that the number of seats won by a party reflects the proportion of votes they received. This is a key feature of this electoral system, distinguishing it from majority or plurality systems (A and B) where one candidate wins the seat regardless of the proportion of votes won by their party. Options D and E are not relevant as they relate to referenda and presidential elections, respectively.

Proportional Representation Systems Can Be Defined As