noun phrase · academic
electoral reform
UK/ɪˈlɛk.tər.əl rɪˈfɔːm/US/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl rɪˈfɔːrm/i·LEC·to·ral re·FORM
changes to the rules or systems governing elections intended to improve fairness or effectiveness
Examples
“Campaigners demanded electoral reform to reduce the influence of money in politics.”
“Electoral reform often includes measures like clearer voter registration and stronger oversight.”
“Many believe that modest electoral reform could increase voter turnout and trust.”
Band 8 sentence
“Comprehensive electoral reform is essential to restore public confidence and ensure that elections are genuinely representative.”
Collocations
- push for electoral reform
- implement electoral reform
- demand electoral reform
Word family
Common mistakes
reform electoral system→reform the electoral system
electoral reformation→electoral reform
Say it for a higher band
5change the voting system→6reform electoral system→7+electoral reform
Synonyms
voting reform
electoral overhaul
Easily confused
constitutional reform
“Constitutional reform would alter the balance of power, whereas electoral reform focuses on voting procedures.”
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