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Two-round system, also known as a runoff election, is an electoral system used to elect a single winner. In a two-round system, if no candidate receives an absolute majority of the votes in the first round, a second round is held. Typically, the second round involves only the top two candidates from the first round. The candidate who then receives the most votes in the second round is declared the winner. This system is designed to ensure that the elected official has broad support, as they must win a majority of votes in at least one of the rounds. It is commonly used in presidential elections in many countries, as well as for some legislative bodies. The advantage of this system is that it can prevent a candidate with only a small plurality of support from winning if there are many candidates splitting the vote. However, it can also lead to lower turnout in the second round if voters feel their preferred candidate has no chance or if they are dissatisfied with the remaining options. The specific rules, such as the threshold for triggering a second round and the number of candidates advancing, can vary between different electoral contexts.