Single Transferable Vote (STV) Flashcards
1
Q
Elections it used in
A
Scottish local elections
Eire
2
Q
Aims of STV
A
Improve voter choice, achieve clear proportionality and eliminate wasted votes
3
Q
What is the droop formula?
A
Total valid votes cast/ +1
Seats in constituency+1
4
Q
In a 5 member constituency what would the candidate need to secure?
A
6th of the votes plus one
