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This study guide covers electoral systems and their impact on regimes, focusing on proportional representation (PR) and first-past-the-post (FPTP) systems. It examines how electoral rules affect democratization, regime objectives, ballot access, and presidential elections in six course countries: UK, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, China, and Iran. Key concepts include single-member districts, multi-member districts, term limits, and the roles of appointed bodies like the Guardian Council. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
In a First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system, how is the winner determined? 🏃
By achieving a majority of the total votes
By securing the most votes in a district
By having proportional representation of the votes
By winning at least 25% of the vote in 2/3 of the states