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Election Systems Around the World
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United States
The United States uses an Electoral College system for presidential elections, where electors vote on behalf of states.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom employs a 'First Past the Post' system for general elections to the House of Commons.
Germany
Germany uses a mixed-member proportional representation system combining direct candidate votes with party lists.
India
India operates with a 'First Past the Post' system for electing members to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament.
Australia
Australia uses the Alternative Vote for the House of Representatives and the Single Transferable Vote for the Senate.
Brazil
Brazil employs a two-round system for presidential elections, and a proportional representation for the Congress.
Japan
Japan utilizes a parallel voting system known as 'Mixed-member majoritarian' for the House of Representatives.
France
France applies a two-round system for presidential and legislative elections, requiring an absolute majority in the first or second round.
Canada
Canada uses the 'First Past the Post' electoral system to elect members to the House of Commons.
South Africa
South Africa operates under a system of proportional representation for electing members of the National Assembly.
Russia
Russia follows a mixed electoral system, combining proportional representation and single-member district systems for the Duma.
Mexico
Mexico has a mixed electoral system with both first-past-the-post winners and proportionally elected representatives for its Congress.
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