Electoral Threshold
/ɪˈlɛktərəl ˈθrɛʃhoʊld/
Definitions
- (n.) The minimum share of votes a party must receive to gain representation in a legislative body.
The electoral threshold prevented smaller parties from entering parliament.
Forms
- electoral threshold
- electoral thresholds
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Commentary
Electoral thresholds are used to avoid fragmentation of legislatures by excluding parties with very low voter support.
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