Supplementary Vote^ Flashcards
1
Q
What type of system is it?
A
majoritarian
candidates need more than 50% to win
2
Q
Process
A
people given two votes
first preference and a second one
3
Q
What happens if no one has over 50% votes?
A
if no one has more than 50% of first preference votes, then all but the top tow are eliminated and the supplementary votes are redistributed
4
Q
Advantages
A
over 50% = legitimacy
voters who use both votes for minor parties don’t influence the outcome
supporters of minor parties can express their views and vote tactically
5
Q
Disadvantages
A
wining candidate dont always have 50% if the second vote is not used effectively
the least unpopular candidate can win then the one with the most first preferences
voters have to use their supplementary vote wisely or it will be wasted
