Which of the following describes electoral systems in which voters cast their ballots for a list of party candidates and the percentage of the votes a party receives in a district determines how many of that district's seats it wins?
A) single-member districts
B) plurality systems
C) first past the post
D) proportional representation

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This describes proportional representation. In this electoral system, the percentage of votes a party receives in a district determines how many seats that party wins in the district. This allows for more representation of minority parties and can result in more diverse representation in government.

Which of the Following Describes Electoral Systems in Which Voters