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one person, one vote [2 records]

Record 1 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special-Language Phraseology
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
CONT

One man, one vote (or one person, one vote) is a slogan that has been used in many parts of the world where campaigns have arisen for universal suffrage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
CONT

Aucune phrase ne traduit mieux la notion traditionnelle de démocratie que «une personne, un vote».

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
  • Proverbs and Maxims
OBS

Expression used to describe state legislative districting which gives equal legislative representation to all citizens of all places.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
  • Proverbes et dictons
OBS

Suffrage universel [...] L'égalité implique que soit appliqué le principe «un homme, une voix».

Spanish

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