election threshold

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Definition of election threshold in English Turkish dictionary

seçim barajını

(Politika, Siyaset) seçim barajı

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Definition of election threshold in English English dictionary

(Kanun) In party-list proportional representation systems, an election threshold is a clause that stipulates that a party must receive a minimum percentage of votes, either nationally or within a particular district, to get any seats in the parliament. The effect of the threshold is to deny small parties the right of representation, or force them into coalitions. Many people hold that this makes an election system more stable by keeping out radical factions. It is also argued that in the absence of a preferential ballot system supporters of minor parties are effectly disenfranchised and denied the right of representation by someone of their choosing

Hyphenation

e·lec·tion thresh·old

Turkish pronunciation

îlekşın threşōld

Pronunciation

/əˈleksʜən ˈᴛʜresʜˌōld/ /ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈθrɛʃˌoʊld/