What are the advantages and disadvantages of the "first-past-the-post" system of determining electoral winners? Does this make American politics more or less democratic?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Indicate that the "first-past-the-post" system allows the person with the most votes to win. This system does not require a run-off election if no candidate receives a majority.
2, Indicate that a disadvantage of the "first-past-the-post" system is that it allows the winner to come to office lacking support from a majority of the voters.
3, Relate these to the importance of elections and democracy.
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