noun
proportional representation
A political system where seats are allocated in proportion to the votes received. Used in contexts such as elections and parliamentary systems.
日本の衆議院選挙では、比例代表制と小選挙区制が併用されている。
In Japan's House of Representatives elections, proportional representation and single-seat constituency systems are used together.
A single-seat constituency system where the candidate with the most votes wins, contrasting with proportional representation's seat allocation based on vote share.
Compound of 比例 (proportion) + 代表 (representation) + 制 (system).