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
This is the method adopted in the Hare system, and we have already shown that it is very defective; in fact, it is no improvement at all.
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
Now, the advocates of the Hare system declare that each elector should have one effective vote only, no matter how many seats the party is entitled to.
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
