Proportional Systems

Proportional Systems

• Seen as inherently more democratic
• Yield an equal number of representatives per number of votes cast
• 40% of votes = 40% of seats
• Smaller parties such as the Lib Dems who hold less safe seats are in favour of proportional systems

Single Transferable Vote

• The electorate vote for single candidates rather than a whole party
• Country is still divided into constituencies but parties put forward as many candidates as there are possible seats to be won
• Voting is done via preference system but you…