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The Role of Electoral Systems in Shaping Political Representation
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Which electoral system is commonly used in countries with a strong two-party system?
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First-past-the-post
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First-past-the-post is a single-member district plurality system, where the candidate with the most votes wins the seat. This system tends to favor two major parties, as it is difficult for third parties to win seats.