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Representation of the People Act

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Representation of the People Act is legislation enacted by governments to define electoral procedures, such as voter eligibility requirements, constituency boundaries, campaign finance regulations, etc., in order to ensure fair representation in democratic elections.

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