Match each electoral system on the left with its defining operational characteristic on the right.
- First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) SystemCandidate who secures the highest number of valid votes (simple plurality) is declared winner, regardless of securing an absolute majority.
- Proportional Representation (PR) SystemLegislative seats are distributed to political parties according to their overall percentage of the total votes cast.
- Second Ballot (Run-off) SystemCandidate must secure an absolute majority of votes in the first round to win outright, failing which a second contest is held.
- Alternative Vote (Preferential) SystemVoters indicate their order of preference for candidates on a single ballot paper.
Cevap
First-Past-The-Post matches simple plurality victory without requiring an absolute majority; Proportional Representation matches seat allocation proportional to party vote share; Second Ballot matches the requirement for an absolute majority in round one or a run-off; Alternative Vote matches ordinal candidate preference ranking by voters.
Each electoral system is paired correctly based on its operational mechanism: First-Past-The-Post relies on simple plurality; Proportional Representation distributes seats based on vote share percentages; the Second Ballot system requires an absolute majority or a run-off; and the Alternative Vote uses ordinal preference ranking.
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Electoral Systems and Their Characteristics