noun phrase · formal
electoral system
/ɪˈlɛktərəl ˈsɪstəm/e·LECT·o·ral SYS·tem
The rules and methods a country uses to hold elections and choose representatives.
Examples
“Many experts argue that a proportional electoral system leads to fairer representation.”
“Reforming the electoral system was a key demand of the protesters.”
“Voters need clear information about how the electoral system works.”
Band 8 sentence
“To strengthen democracy, the country should review its electoral system to ensure proportional representation and transparency.”
Collocations
- reform the electoral system
- a fair electoral system
Word family
Common mistakes
election system→electoral system
electoral system are→electoral system is
Say it for a higher band
5voting system→6election system→7+electoral system
Synonyms
voting system
electoral framework
Easily confused
voting system
“Many voters distrust the voting system in rural areas.”
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