Why it matters
Its fairness and efficiency are central to public trust in election results.
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Coalition government
A government formed by two or more political parties that agree to work together because none has a majority alone.
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Opposition party
The political parties in parliament that are not part of the government and challenge its policies.
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Parliament
A country's elected law-making body, which passes laws, approves budgets and holds the government to account.