Electoral Systems

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The drawing of electoral district boundaries to favor one party is called:

A.Apportionment

B.Gerrymandering

C.Suffrage

D.Filibuster

In a 'first-past-the-post' electoral system, the winner is the candidate who:

A.Receives more than 50% of all votes

B.Receives the most votes in their constituency

C.Is chosen by the legislature

D.Has the most party members

In a proportional representation system, parties win seats:

A.Winner-takes-all in each district

B.In proportion to their overall share of the vote

C.Only if they win the capital

D.By appointment

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