Single-Round System
/ˈsɪŋɡəl raʊnd ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) An electoral system in which voters cast one vote and the candidate with the most votes wins, without additional rounds or runoffs.
The country adopted a single-round system to simplify its presidential elections.
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- single-round system
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Commentary
Used primarily in electoral law and political science, the single-round system contrasts with multi-round systems; drafters must clarify that only one round of voting occurs to avoid ambiguity.
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