Electoral Systems Questions
The mixed-member proportional plus (MMP+) electoral system is a type of electoral system that combines elements of both proportional representation and plurality/majority systems. In this system, voters have two votes: one for a candidate in their local constituency and another for a political party. The local constituency vote determines the winner in each constituency using a plurality/majority system, while the party vote determines the overall proportionality of the parliament. The party vote is used to allocate additional seats to parties in order to achieve a proportional outcome. These additional seats are filled by candidates from party lists, ensuring that the overall composition of the parliament reflects the proportion of votes received by each party. This system aims to balance the representation of both individual candidates and political parties, providing a mix of local representation and proportionality in the electoral process.