Election Systems

Definition

Election systems refer to the methods and processes used to conduct elections, including how voters cast their ballots, how votes are counted, and how winners are determined.

Related terms

Electoral College: A system used in some countries, like the United States, where voters indirectly elect a president through a group of electors.

Proportional Representation:

A system where seats in a legislative body are allocated based on the percentage of votes each political party receives.

First-Past-The-Post: Also known as winner-takes-all or plurality voting, this system awards victory to the candidate who receives the most votes, even if they don't have an absolute majority.