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As far as congressional elections, proportional representation (PR) is based on the principle that any group of like-minded voters should win legislative seats in proportion to its share of the popular vote. Proportional representation would allow minor party candidates to overcome the formidable barrier imposed by the plurality system. Consequently, this new type of electoral system would ensure free and fair competition between all political parties irrespective of their size (Amy: More Choices for Voters). Nonetheless, there are numerous voices opposing such a shift in the electoral system that claim it would not be beneficial to the state of Colorado, as proportional representation makes it "less likely that Colorado will play a pivotal role in a presidential election." (Denver Post: 2004). Also, proportional representation would limit the number of the "safe seats" and would increase competition.
In the American system, each legislator is the elected representative of a distinct geographical region. Should he not perform according to the voters' expectations, he is voted out in the next elections. His seat is then occupied by a new candidate. In the case of proportional representation, those who represent large states would end up representing everybody technically speaking and no one in reality. This would make it more difficult for voters to hold their representatives accountable...
Moreover, those who are not in favor of the amendment argue that in order for the transition to proportional representation to be possible, it is important to consider the elimination of the Electoral College as this prevents true popular elections. The existence of the Electoral College combined with the system of proportional representation undermines the two-party system and "strengthens the power of splinter groups." (Ibid.)
Amy, Douglas J. "What is Proportional Representation and why do we need this reform?" Mount Holyoke College. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/polit/damy/BeginnningReading/whatispr.htm
Balinski, M.L.; Young, H.P. "Criteria for Proportional Representation." Operations Research 2.1 (Jan. - Feb., 1979): 80-95.
Colorado proposes Proportional Representation." Denver Post 15 June 2004. Center for Voting and Democracy. http://www.fairvote.org/articles/denverpost.htm
Amy, Douglas J. "What is Proportional Representation and why do we need this reform?" Mount Holyoke College. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/polit/damy/BeginnningReading/whatispr.htm
Balinski, M.L.; Young, H.P. "Criteria for Proportional Representation." Operations Research 2.1 (Jan. - Feb., 1979): 80-95.
Colorado proposes Proportional Representation." Denver Post 15 June 2004. Center for Voting and Democracy. http://www.fairvote.org/articles/denverpost.htm
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