One person, one vote

Definition

One Person, One Vote is a principle in the democratic electoral system that ensures each person's vote has equal weight in deciding an election's outcome. It aims to provide equal representation for all citizens by making sure that electoral districts have roughly the same population size.

Related terms

Electoral College:

A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, which forms every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president.

Gerrymandering:

The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral constituencies to favor one party or class.

Representative Democracy:

A type of democracy in which elected officials represent a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy where each citizen has a direct say in matters of government policy