Two-Round System
/ˌtuːˈraʊnd ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) An electoral system in which a second round of voting occurs if no candidate achieves the required threshold in the first round, usually an absolute majority.
The presidential election was decided in a two-round system after no candidate secured over 50% in the initial vote.
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- two-round system
- two-round systems
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Commentary
The two-round system ensures majority support by requiring a runoff if no candidate attains the necessary threshold initially; it is crucial to distinguish it from plurality systems where only one round occurs.
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