Overview
Comparative analysis of voting systems is essential for understanding how different electoral methods influence political representation and governance. By examining various systems, such as first-past-the-post and proportional representation, students can appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of ...
Key Terms
Example: In a five-candidate race, the one with the highest votes wins, even without a majority.
Example: If your first choice loses, your vote goes to your second choice.
Example: In a vote of 100, a candidate needs at least 51 votes to win.
Example: If a party gets 30% of the votes, they receive 30% of the seats.
Example: In France, if no candidate gets over 50%, the top two face off in a second round.
Example: In the U.S., the Electoral College can elect a president who did not win the popular vote.