The Choice of Electoral Systems in Former Colonies Across the World

question 3

True/False

The choice of electoral systems in former colonies across the world was strongly influenced by the electoral system used by the former colonial ruler. Thus, many former British colonies use single-member district plurality, whereas many former French colonies use two-round system.

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Definitions:

Voltmeter

Device that measures the strength of electrical voltage by recording the difference in electrical potential between two points.

Current Meter

An instrument used for measuring the velocity and direction of water flow in rivers, streams, and oceans.

Patch Technique

A method in electrophysiology that involves sealing a tiny glass pipette onto a small patch of cell membrane to study ion channels.

Microelectrode

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