Hare system
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The single transferable vote, generally known as the Hare system, was first invented by a Danish statesman, M. Andrae, and was used for the election of a portion of the "Rigsraad" in 1855.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
But, like the Hare system, it places no restriction on the number of parties.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
In Victoria a fierce newspaper contest is being waged over the Block Vote and the Hare system, and the arguments, being mutually destructive, only go to prove that both are equally objectionable.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
Miss Spence.—An active campaign has for some time been carried on for the adoption of the Hare system in Australia.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
Turning to the chapter on the Hare system, we find that Professor Brown believes that the electors would still divide themselves into two parties, even if given the opportunity to form small groups.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
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