Hare system
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Hare system may be criticised from two points of view; first, as applied to the conditions prevailing when it is introduced, and, secondly, as regards the new conditions it would bring about.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
Commenting on these results, the Argus declares that the Hare system does not pretend to reform or guide the people.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
A Number of Votes are Wasted.—It is claimed for the Hare system that every vote cast is effective, because it counts for some one candidate.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
Again, Professor Commons says that "the Hare system is advocated by those who, in a too doctrinaire fashion, wish to abolish political parties."
From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by John H. Humphreys
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
