Four political parties obtain the following vote shares in a national election with a total of 1,200,000 votes: Party A 40%, Party B 30%, Party C 20%, Party D 10%. There are 10 legislative seats.

(i) Using the Hare quota (largest‑remainder) method, allocate the seats.
(ii) The electoral law imposes a 12% threshold; parties below this share are excluded. Using the D'Hondt method on the remaining parties, allocate the 10 seats.
(iii) Which party benefits most from the threshold rule compared with the Hare quota allocation?

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Four political parties obtain the following vote shares in a national election with a total of 1,200,000 votes: Party A 40%, Party B 30%, Party C 20%, Party D 10%. There are 10 legislative seats.

(i) Using the Hare quota (largest‑remainder) method, allocate the seats.
(ii) The electoral law imposes a 12% threshold; parties below this share are excluded. Using the D'Hondt method on the remaining parties, allocate the 10 seats.
(iii) Which party benefits most from the threshold rule compared with the Hare quota allocation?

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Hare quota: A‑4, B‑3, C‑2, D‑1. D'Hondt with 12% threshold: A‑5, B‑3, C‑2, D‑0. Party A benefits most (gains one seat).

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