Elections 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsElectionsASEdexcel Created by: hannahmarsh98Created on: 20-05-16 11:27 What is an electoral manifesto? A statement produced by a political party stating what policies it intends to implement if it gains power 1 of 6 What is an electoral mandate? The authority to govern given to the winning political party of an election by the voters 2 of 6 Define Majority system An electoral system where the winning candidate is required to win an overall majority 3 of 6 Define Plurality system An electoral system where the candidates do not need a majority to win - they just need to get more votes than the other candidates (EG: FPTP) 4 of 6 Define Proportional representation An electoral system that converts votes into seats in a proportional way 5 of 6 Define Electoral Reform The process where the electoral system is changed or where there is a campaign for a change 6 of 6
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