The Single Transferable Vote^

Question 1

Why is it used?

Answer 1

to elect representatives in large multi member constituency

Question 2

Process

Answer 2

voters rank candidates in order of preference
once the droop quota is reached the left over is redistributed to the other candidates

Question 3

Droop Quota

Answer 3

to be elected for a seat, the candidates need to reach a quota

Question 4

What happens if no candidates have enough votes after the first counting?

Answer 4

candidates are eliminated and their votes redistributed to the other

Question 5

Advantages

Answer 5

gives a proportional outcome
greater choice
- in the same party too
leads to coalition govs
helped the unionist and republicans share power in Northern Ireland

Question 6

Disadvantages

Answer 6

counting process is long and complicated
multi member constituencies weakens the link between public and representative
produce unstable coalitions
- give minor parties the balance of power
NI gov has collapsed multiple times