voting system
[ˈvoʊtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: voting systems
sistema de votação
1. A set of rules and procedures used to conduct elections and count votes
The country adopted a new voting system to ensure fair elections.
O país adotou um novo sistema de votação para garantir eleições justas.
2. The method by which voters cast their ballots and votes are tallied
Electronic voting systems have become more common in modern democracies.
Os sistemas de votação eletrônica tornaram-se mais comuns nas democracias modernas.
3. A mathematical method for translating individual votes into collective decisions
Different voting systems can produce different election outcomes.
Diferentes sistemas de votação podem produzir resultados eleitorais distintos.
In Brazil, the voting system is a central topic in political discourse, especially following the country's transition to democracy in 1985. Brazil uses electronic voting machines (urna eletrônica) since 1996, which is considered advanced globally. The term 'sistema de votação' is frequently discussed in media, academia, and government contexts. In the USA, voting systems vary by state, making this a politically charged topic, particularly after disputes over election integrity and methods.
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