What countries use representation by population?

Answer by  jreidmds (221)

Almost every nation uses this system; it gives the government legitimacy because it can claim it is expressing the will of the people. Even N. Korea is a democracy!

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

English-speaking countries, like Canada, Australia, the USA and the UK, elect representatives from districts that are apportioned by population. Many other countries vote for parties in a single national vote.

Answer by  Luciano (80)

No country actually uses representation by population. The only country seriously considering such an option was Canada, before becoming a Confederation. Citizens of West Canada were asking it to have more seats in the House of Commons, being more populated than other parts of Canada.

Answer by  Nishadph (17)

Almost every nation uses this system; it gives the government legitimacy because it can claim it is expressing the will of the people.