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Definition of an electoral system

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Set of rules where popular votes are translated into seats in a legislature

2
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What is a majoritarian system?

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Winner has to secure a majority.

3
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Example of a majoritarian system?

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FPTP, AV, SV

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What is a proportional system?

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Seats are distributed in broad proportion to votes cast.

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Example of proportional system?

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Closed list system, STV

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What is a hybrid system?

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Combine majoritarian and proportional elements to their system

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Example of a hybrid system?

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AMS, with FPTP top-up or AV plus in it