In proportional representatiom electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on

A.

primary elections

B.

political party membership

C.

the percentage of votes a party receives

D.

A winner-takes-all system

Correct answer is C

In a proportional representation electoral system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on the percentage of votes a party receives. This system is designed to ensure that the proportion of seats a party has in the legislature reflects the proportion of votes it received in the election.