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THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND ELECTORAL SYSTEM

CONTENT

Meaning of Electoral System

Characteristics of an Electoral System

Types of Electoral Systems

  1. Simple Plurality or Simple Majority System
  2. Absolute Majority System
  3. Proportional Representation
  4. Alternative Voting System
  5. Direct Electoral System
  6. Indirect Electoral System
  7. Second Ballot/Run-off Election

 

Meaning of Electoral System

An electoral system may be defined as the process and procedure by which citizens of a democratic country select through either direct voting or indirectly those who will represent them in the parliament and other positions in the government. It also includes the conditions and processes for the nomination of candidates for elective posts including procedures and rules of election.

Characteristics of an Electoral System

  1. An independent electoral commission.
  2. Periodic and regular elections.
  3. Adoption of secret voting system.
  4. Delimitation of the country into constituencies.
  5. The adoption of universal adult suffrage.
  6. Voting atmosphere devoid of fear of molestation and victimization.
  7. Provisions for the representation of all interest groups in the legislature.

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