Electoral Systems

Question 1

What did the Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2023 impact?

Answer 1

1)Composition of Parliament
2)Electoral Reform Consultation Panel

Question 2

Constituency system

Answer 2

1)Single System
2)Multi-Member System

Question 2

What are the 2 forms of Electoral Systems?

Answer 2

1) Constituency Systems
2)Proportional Representation

Question 3

Single System

Answer 3

1) Relative Majorities
2) Absolute Majorities

Question 4

Proportional
Representation

Answer 4

1) List System
2) Preferential System

Question 5

Relative Majorities

Answer 5

Candidate A = 40%
Candidate B = 30%
Candidate C = 30%

Question 6

Absolute Majorities

Answer 6

50% + 1 vote

Question 7

Sec. 46(1)(d) of the Constitution

Answer 7

National Assembly, composition and election:
The NA consist of no fewer than 350 and no more than 400 women and men elected as
members in terms of an electoral system that result, in general, in proportional representation.