Electoral Systems Key Terms

the given authority to carry out a policy

a declaration of policies and aims, issued before a election

a candidate has to achieve an overall majority to win

parties are represented in direct proportion to their overall strength

electors vote for one individual who wins a seat in the HoC

a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which results in a direct decision

making a public vote on an issue through petitions

the number of votes that are recieved more than any other candidate but not a majority

the people chosen to speak on behalf of a wider group