Gamson's law

proper noun

The idea that there is proportionality between the numerical representation of each political force in a government and their number of seats in the parliament.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The idea that there is proportionality between the numerical representation of each political force in a government and their number of seats in the parliament.

Origin

Named after William A. Gamson.

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APA

Gamson's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gamson's%20law

MLA

“Gamson's law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gamson's%20law. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gamson's law,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gamson's%20law.

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