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Single-member district system

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

Definition

An electoral system in which each geographic district elects a single representative, typically favoring larger parties and resulting in two-party systems.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Electoral Systems and Rules

Unit 4

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