Collaborative e-democracyCollaborative e-democracy refers to a hybrid democratic model combining elements of direct democracy, representative democracy, and e-democracy (or the incorporation of ICTs into democratic processes). This concept, first introduced at international academic conferences in 2009, offers a pathway for citizens to directly or indirectly engage in policymaking. Steven Brams and Peter Fishburn describe it as an "innovative way to engage citizens in the democratic process," that potentially makes government "more transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people.
Proportional representationProportional representation (PR) refers to a type of electoral system under which subgroups of an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. The concept applies mainly to political divisions (political parties) among voters. The essence of such systems is that all votes cast - or almost all votes cast - contribute to the result and are effectively used to help elect someone - not just a bare plurality or (exclusively) the majority - and that the system produces mixed, balanced representation reflecting how votes are cast.
Plurality votingPlurality voting refers to electoral systems in which a candidate(s), who poll more than any other counterpart (that is, receive a plurality), are elected. In systems based on single-member districts, it elects just one member per district and may also be referred to as first-past-the-post (FPTP), single-member plurality (SMP/SMDP), single-choice voting (an imprecise term as non-plurality voting systems may also use a single choice), simple plurality or relative majority (as opposed to an absolute majority, where more than half of votes is needed, this is called majority voting).
Vote préférentielLe vote préférentiel est une modalité du scrutin proportionnel plurinominal dans lequel les électeurs peuvent voter pour un ou plusieurs candidats sur une ou plusieurs listes. Le nombre de sièges est réparti proportionnellement entre les listes, puis les sièges obtenus par chaque liste sont distribués entre les candidats en fonction de leur score personnel. En France, la loi électorale du (article 15) permettait aux électeurs de modifier l'ordre d'inscription des candidats sur les listes en inscrivant un numéro d'ordre en face du nom d'un, de plusieurs ou de tous les candidats de la liste selon la formule du vote préférentiel.
Counting single transferable votesThe single transferable vote (STV) is a proportional representation voting system that elects multiple winners based on ranked voting. Under STV, an elector's vote is initially allocated to his or her most-preferred candidate. Candidates are elected (winners) if their vote tally reaches quota. After this 1st Count, if seats still remain open, surplus votes are transferred from winners to remaining candidates (hopefuls) according to the surplus ballots' next usable back-up preference.
History and use of the single transferable voteHistorically, the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system has seen a series of relatively modest periods of usage and disusage throughout the world; however, today it is seeing increasing popularity and proposed implementation as a method of Proportional representation and a goal of electoral reform. STV has been used in many different local, regional and national electoral systems, as well as in various other types of bodies, around the world. The concept of transferable voting was first proposed by Thomas Wright Hill in 1819.
Scrutin majoritaire plurinominalLe scrutin majoritaire plurinominal est un système électoral dans lequel plusieurs personnes sont élues au cours d'un même scrutin (scrutin plurinominal) et où les candidats ayant obtenu le plus de voix sont élus (scrutin majoritaire). Il s'oppose au scrutin uninominal, dans lequel une seule personne est élue, et au scrutin proportionnel de liste, dans lequel les sièges sont répartis entre les listes proportionnellement au nombre de voix obtenues.
Parti politiqueUn parti politique est un groupe de personnes possédant des idées politiques communes réunis en association. Il peut chercher à influencer le gouvernement en place, en le soutenant si celui-ci en est issu, ou en s'y opposant. Il nomme également ses propres candidats aux différentes élections et en tentant d'obtenir des mandats politiques. Un parti politique peut aussi influencer l'opinion publique. Il peut être présent au Parlement. Plus généralement, la notion de parti politique possède deux définitions.
Proxy votingProxy voting is a form of voting whereby a member of a decision-making body may delegate their voting power to a representative, to enable a vote in absence. The representative may be another member of the same body, or external. A person so designated is called a "proxy" and the person designating them is called a "principal". Proxy appointments can be used to form a voting bloc that can exercise greater influence in deliberations or negotiations.
Votethumb|150px|Urne de vote. Le vote (terme dérivé de l'anglais vote, provenant du latin votum signifiant « vœu ») est une méthode permettant à un groupe une prise de décision commune. Les organisations formelles ou informelles ont recours à cette pratique, de toute nature (économiques, politiques, associatives, etc.). La pratique du vote vise à donner une légitimité à la décision en montrant qu'elle ne vient pas d'un individu isolé.
