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Single-Member System.
Single-Member System - as a noun
Based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"In a single-member system, only one representative is elected from each constituency."
"The single-member system is often criticized for not accurately reflecting the diverse political views of a population."
"In a single-member system, political parties focus more on winning individual constituencies rather than gaining overall vote share."
"The United Kingdom follows a single-member system for its parliamentary elections."
"The single-member system can lead to a lack of representation for minority groups."