Suppose that the city of Bankcroft is divided into four geographic regions

Each region is represented by one member of the city council. Suppose that Mrs. Caroline received thirty-eight percent of the votes cast for the city council seat for Southwest Bankcroft. If she is now a member of the Bankcroft city council, the city has which type of system?
a. Mixed-members
b. Single-member plurality
c. Proportional representation
d. Descriptive representation

Correct Answer: b

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