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Electoral systems provide countries with a way of electing a government; however, each country differs in their method of voting. There are three main electoral systems; however, only two of the three systems will be discussed. The three systems are the single-member plurality system also known as first-past-the-post (FPTP), proportional representation (PR), and majoritarian systems; each of these electoral systems has some subtypes. ... The type of electoral system can have an effect on how well the people are represented; United Kingdom uses the plurality system the outcome of the vote does not necessarily reflect the peoples choice; however, Germany uses proportional representation, the peoples choice is better reflected. ... ” In plurality systems votes are divided between two major parties and smaller parties normally receive few votes; however, the two larger parties do not receive more than or close to 50 percent of the votes, “…MP’s elected with an absolute majority fell to 36 percent elected in February, 1974 rising again to 40 percent in October, 1974. ... FPTP is liked by the parties that normally win the elections, “the smaller parties are severely disadvantaged by this electoral system; Liberal Democrats have advocated proportional representation as a more equitable means of selecting members of parliament. ... The plurality system is First-past-the-post is not the only form of electoral system, voters can also choose from proportional representation, which is used in Germany. ... “In order to counteract the inherent danger of proportional representation to produce a large number of small parties without allowing clear-cut majorities, a party must win at least 5% of all second votes or carry three electoral districts to enter the Bundestag,” Germany’s use of PR and the plurality system helps to eliminate the disadvantages caused by both electoral systems. The German electoral system is used to give voters a chance to hold their parliamentary deputies responsible, which is evident in the plurality system; however, most Germans find the combined plurality system and proportional representation confusing. ... The German electoral system tries to overcome the disadvantages caused by both PR and FPTP by combining the two electoral systems; however, since Germany uses PR it’s government is formed by coalitions.
Approximate Word count = 1812
Approximate Pages = 7.2
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