One Person One Vote in the context of "Unfair election"

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⭐ Core Definition: One Person One Vote

"One man, one vote" or "one vote, one value" is a slogan used to advocate for the principle of equal representation in voting. This slogan is used by advocates of democracy and political equality, especially with regard to electoral reforms like universal suffrage, direct elections, and proportional representation.
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👉 One Person One Vote in the context of Unfair election

An unfair election identifies when an election is not free and fair. Unfair elections violate one or more of the characteristics of free and fair elections. A free and fair election has the following characteristics:

  • Equal voting rights, without unreasonable restrictions
  • Freedom of association for political groups and right to be a candidate
  • Parity of resources among political groups to persuade
  • An informed debate, with equal opportunity to express a view (political freedom of press)
  • The government's power is not unduly curtailed by the constitution or international agreements
  • The elected government can take legislative action to enact its promises
  • Electoral Commission that ensures a free and fair election
  • Voting system that comes close to ensuring all votes count equally
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