Most Democratic Countries Elect Legislatures Through One of Two Types

Most democratic countries elect legislatures through one of two types of electoral systems: single-member district or proportional representation. In single-member district systems, citizens in specific areas vote for candidates who represent their districts. In proportional representation systems, citizens in the country vote for political parties. Parties are then awarded seats in the legislature proportionate to the percentage of the vote they have won. In other words, if a party wins 20 percent of the vote, it receives 20 percent of the seats in the legislature. Which of the following is the best argument that a proportional representation system is better than a single-member district system?

A) In proportional representation systems, elected representatives will be more likely to actively defend the interests of the regions they were elected to represent.
B) In proportional representation systems, the balance of power in the legislature is more representative of the popular vote.
C) Proportional representation systems tend to be less bureaucratic.
D) Proportional representation systems are more likely to promote strong majorities in legislatures.