Plurality / First-Past-The-Post
The simplest and most widespread voting method. The candidate with the most votes wins. Used in the US, UK, Canada, and India. Critics argue it leads to strategic voting and two-party dominance.
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The simplest and most widespread voting method. The candidate with the most votes wins. Used in the US, UK, Canada, and India. Critics argue it leads to strategic voting and two-party dominance.
Voters rank candidates by preference. If no candidate achieves a majority, the lowest-ranked is eliminated and votes redistributed. Also known as Instant-Runoff Voting.
Seats allocated in proportion to votes received. Party-list and mixed-member systems ensure minority viewpoints gain representation.
Voters approve of as many candidates as they wish. The candidate with the most approvals wins. Simple, eliminates vote-splitting, and encourages honest expression.
If no candidate wins a majority, the top two face a runoff election. Used in French presidential elections and many other democracies worldwide.
A proportional system using ranked ballots in multi-member districts. Combines preferential voting with proportional outcomes. Used in Ireland, Australia Senate, and Malta.
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