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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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