single transferable vote
- Created by: Chantelle..
- Created on: 18-11-18 21:57
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- single transferable vote
- rank in order of preference
- if the winner has more votes than necessary
- they are transferred to second favourite
- if no majority
- least popular is eliminated
- those votes go to the second favourite
- least popular is eliminated
- used in elections for European parliament
- strengths
- guarantees everyone is represented
- puts power in hands of the voters
- keeps MPs linked to people who voted for them
- increases accountability
- only those who get more than 50% can form government
- any changes have to be backed by majority
- voters can express opinions effectively
- simple
- no need for tactical voting
- vote positively
- strong and stable government
- weaknesses
- doesn't produce accurate proportional representation
- breaks link between individual MP and their constituency
- could lead to permanent coalition government
- removes power from politicians
- constituencies will be larger
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