key term - Electoral System

Definition

An electoral system refers to the rules and procedures used for conducting elections and determining how representatives are chosen.

Related terms

Proportional Representation:

A voting system that aims to allocate seats in proportion to the number of votes each party receives.

Gerrymandering: The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party or group over another.

Single Transferable Vote (STV): An electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and surplus votes from elected candidates are transferred to other candidates based on those preferences.