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Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations

AP Comparative Government and Politics — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Single-Member Districts (SMD)

A 'winner-take-all' electoral system where the candidate with the most votes (a ______) in a district wins the seat, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

Proportional Representation (PR)

An electoral system where parties gain a number of legislative seats roughly equivalent to their ______ of the national vote.

Plurality

Winning an election by having the ______ votes, even if it's not over 50%.

Majority

Winning an election by having ______ 50% of the votes.

Mixed Electoral System

An electoral system that combines elements of both ______ and ______ systems.

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