Electoral strength
Sir John Curtice emphasises that the British first-past-the-post system provides an exaggerated reflection of the electoral strength of the party that comes first and that no post-war British government has even come close to winning over half the popular vote.
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How can I interpret "electoral strength"? I cannot find a ready definition for this term. Does it mean their advantage in election?
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Let's consider a simple example. In a General Election, Party X winds 60% of the total votes cast. Party Y wins 40%.
- Let's consider a simple example.
- In a General Election, Party X winds 60% of the total votes cast.
- Party Y wins 40%.
- Party X is said to have more electoral strength than Party Y.
- OK?
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Let's consider a simple example.
In a General Election, Party X winds 60% of the total votes cast.
Party Y wins 40%.
Party X is said to have more electoral strength than Party Y.
OK?
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