American Government / Unit 5 Gov 213 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Plurality Rule
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The idea
Under plurality rule, the candidate with the most votes wins, whether or not the count reaches a majority.
In practice
Most American elections, from city council to Congress, use plurality rule.
Where people slip
A rule for winning is a design choice — other democracies choose differently.
Your place on the trail
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