Identification
- Label (rdfs)
- Electoral System
- Preferred Label
- Voting Framework
- Alternative Labels
- Balloting System, Election Method, Election Protocol, Election System, Electoral Mechanism, Electoral Procedure, Vote Counting System, Voting System
- Identifier
- N/A
Definition and Examples
- Definition
- An electoral system is a set of rules and procedures used to conduct elections and determine the outcome of votes. Different systems can influence the election's outcome, voter behavior, and the overall representation in the elected body, ranging from single-member plurality systems to proportional representation systems.