The Electoral Systems Flashcards

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What system is the US?

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-majoritarian
-congressional candidate with largest votes wins

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What are the exceptions to this?

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-arrangement elections state based
-no federal requirements for electoral system

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What is the exception regarding Georgia?

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-election law requires top two election for its senate seat

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What is the exception concerning California?

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-non-partisan blanket primary law
-top 2 regardless of party affiliations selected in state primary + go head to head in senate election

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What is the exception regarding Maine?

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-since 2018 used ranked choice system - similar to STV
-2018 midterms one house district not won by candidate with most votes

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