PSC 1001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Authoritarianism, Corrupt Bargain, John Quincy Adams
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A couple points of extra credit: fill-in-the blank. Know all of the material we have covered. However, there will be a greater emphasis on post-midterm material. Electoral system: the rules that are specified in a constitution that indicate to us how votes get translated into seats in a legislative body in a parliament, or how a president is elected. First-past-the-post system: plurality - candidate with the most votes wins. Proportional representation: political parties receive a proportional of legislative seats based on the vote percentages. Number of contested seats in a district. Effective parties: parties with representation and sway in government. Green and libertarian parties don"t count, because they have no real power. Parties put forth candidates, cover a broad array of ideas and beliefs. One-party system: no challenger, does not exist in a democratic government. One-party dominant system: multiple parties, however one holds the majority of. Certain elections dramatically change a political system.
