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Single-member district plurality elections

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An electoral system used in the United Kingdom where each district elects one representative by plurality vote, which diminishes minor-party representation.

AP course connection

Topic 4.4: 4.4 Understanding the Role of Political Party Systems

Unit 4

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