Voting Purposes

Definition

Voting purposes refer to the reasons behind forming an alliance among political parties or factions, typically with the intention of increasing their collective voting power and achieving common goals.

Related terms

Majority coalition: A majority coalition is formed when multiple political parties come together with enough combined seats in a legislative body to form a governing majority.

Swing vote: A swing vote refers to an individual voter or group whose support can potentially tip the balance in favor of one side or another during an election.

Strategic voting: Strategic voting occurs when voters strategically cast their ballots for candidates who have higher chances of winning instead of solely based on personal preferences, aiming to maximize their preferred outcome.