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AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Electoral Systems And Rules

Study Electoral Systems And Rules in AP Comparative Government and Politics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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What is tactical voting?

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Voting for a less preferred but more viable candidate. Strategic voting for electable candidates over true preferences.

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Mixed Electoral System: Federal Republic of Germany, Compared with New Zealand Overview of Electoral Systems Across democracies, majoritarian systems emphasize district winners, proportional representation (PR) emphasizes vote-to-seat proportionality, and mixed systems blend both. Electoral rules can shape party systems, coalition formation, and how represented citizens feel. Germany and New Zealand as Mixed-System Examples In the Federal Republic of Germany, voters choose a local candidate and a party list, linking constituency representation to overall proportional outcomes. New Zealand also uses a mixed-member proportional approach, combining electorate seats with list seats to make overall results more proportional. Effects on Parties and Engagement Because mixed systems reduce the penalty for supporting smaller parties (relative to pure majoritarian rules), they can increase party diversity in parliament and reduce incentives for purely strategic voting. At the same time, they preserve local representation through district contests. Representation and Policy Outcomes Mixed systems often lead to coalition governments and negotiated policy platforms, which can broaden representation while requiring compromise. In the passage, how has the mixed electoral system affected political outcomes?
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