Reference no: EM131136374
The single member district plurality system (SMDP) is used in the United States to determine the winner of congressional elections. Many other countries use an electoral system called proportional representation.
1. In the introduction:
1. Describe what an electoral system should be designed to achieve.
2. Announce what you will discuss in the remainder of the essay.
2. In the body:
1. Describe the main principles of SMDP.
2. Explain in your own words the meaning of the word plurality in this context, and explain, again in your own words, the difference between plurality and majority.
3. Next explain the main principles of a proportional representation electoral system (PR). (Do not discuss the variations of PR.) Explain in your own words the meaning of proportionality in this context. Offer at least one specific example and source.
4. What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses of SMDP? What do you consider the strength and weakness of PR? Support your arguments with data from credible sources.
5. In the context of what an electoral system should be designed to achieve - see your introduction - and the major strength and weakness of SMDP and PR, which electoral system do you prefer (SMDP or PR) and why? Offer at least two specific examples supported by credible, impartial sources.
3. In the closing paragraph:
1. Summarize your arguments and findings concerning the two electoral systems.
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