scrutin uninomial system
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A single representative is elected from each district under the scrutin uninomial system.
Definition
Noun: A voting system based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district. This is a specific type of electoral method.
Usage
The term describes a fundamental electoral principle. It is often used in political science discussions to contrast with multi-member district systems. * The country adopted a scrutin uninomial system to ensure direct geographic representation. * Critics argue that a scrutin uninomial system can lead to a two-party dominance.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is frequently used in its original French form or translated as "single-member district system" or "first-past-the-post system" in Anglo-American contexts, though these translations can have nuanced differences.
- It is a core component of many majoritarian electoral systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Single-member district (SMD): The most common English equivalent.
- First-past-the-post (FPTP): A specific type of single-member district system where the candidate with the most votes wins.
- Uninominal scrutiny: A direct translation and variant phrasing.
- Plurality system: A broader category that often uses single-member districts.
Synonyms
- Single-member constituency system
- Uninominal voting
Related Phrases
- Electoral district: The geographic area represented by the single member.
- Winner-takes-all: A characteristic often associated with this system.
A single representative is elected from each district under the scrutin uninomial system.
Noun
- based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district