majoritarian systems

Majoritarian systems are electoral systems where the candidate or party that receives the most votes wins. This approach emphasizes the principle of majority rule, meaning that decisions are made based on what most voters prefer. There are two main types: absolute majority, where a candidate must get more than half the votes, and relative majority (or plurality), where the one with the highest votes wins, even if it's less than half. Majoritarian systems are often praised for their clarity and decisiveness but criticized for potentially marginalizing smaller parties and voters with minority opinions.