In mathematics and political science, the quota rule governs the way a state should apportion representative seats . It states that the number of seats that should be allocated to a given party should be between the upper or lower roundings (called upper and lower quotas) of the proportional representation; Michael J. Caulfield. "Apportioning Representatives in the United States Congress - The Quota Rule". MAA Publications. Retrieved October 22, 2018 e.g. , if a party deserves 10.56 seats out of 15, the quota rule states that when the seats are allotted, the party may get 10 or 11 seats, but not lower or higher. The use of this rule is important when allocating seats for elected chambers such as the U.S. House of Representatives, which use proportional representation .
In mathematics and political science, the quota rule describes a desired property of a proportional apportionment or election method . It states that the number of seats that should be allocated to a given party should be between the upper or lower roundings (called upper and lower quotas) of its fractional proportional share (called natural quota). Michael J. Caulfield. "Apportioning Representatives in the United States Congress - The Quota Rule". MAA Publications. Retrieved October 22, 2018 As an example , if a party deserves 10.56 seats out of 15, the quota rule states that when the seats are allotted, the party may get 10 or 11 seats, but not lower or higher. Many common election methods, such as all highest averages methods, violate the quota rule .
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governs the way a state should apportion representative seats
describes a desired property of a proportional apportionment or election method
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the proportional representation;
its fractional proportional share (called natural quota).
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The use of this rule is important when allocating seats for elected chambers such as the U.S. House of Representatives, which use proportional representation
Many common election methods, such as all highest averages methods, violate the quota rule