proportional elections in English
method according to which people vote for a particular list or set of candidates
Use "proportional elections" in a sentence
1. A proportional representation system is to apply to future elections.
2. The elections were conducted on the basis of proportional representation.
3. The Bundestag is elected through direct elections, by proportional representation (mixed-member).
4. At the political level, proportional representation was abolished for local elections in 1922 and for Stormont elections in 19
5. The Chamber elections are held using open list proportional representation, with seats allocated using the simple quotient.
6. Elections took place in May 1973 under a system of proportional representation and the new local authorities came into being.
7. As the essential measure to secure and entrench lasting reform we will introduce fair votes by proportional representation for Parliamentary elections.
8. Elections to a lower house of parliament would be by proportional representation and an upper house would be appointed by provincial governments.
9. Pollen size is proportional to stamen height, while pollen production is inversely proportional.
10. Proportional representation (plurinominal) seats are assigned to the coalition based on the percentage of votes obtained in the elections, and then the coalition reassigns them to the constituent political parties.
11. Advisories to county elections officials regarding elections
12. It's inversely proportional to taxes.
13. Weight is proportional to size.
14. This current is proportional-to-absolute-temperature (PTAT) and causes a voltage drop proportional-to-absolute-temperature.
15. Local elections Run-off local elections were held on March 1 and 8 following the February local elections.
16. Premiums written — Gross — Proportional reinsurance accepted
17. Since the 1996 election, a form of proportional representation called mixed-member proportional (MMP) has been used.
18. — Adjustment factor for non–proportional reinsurance
19. Load-proportional valve and differential brake cylinder
20. Salary is proportional to years of experience.
21. Premiums earned — Gross — Non proportional reinsurance accepted
22. The local elections were seen as a pointer to teh general elections.
23. The output should be proportional to the input.
24. The punishment should be proportional to the crime.
25. Candidates are elected under a proportional representation system.