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 Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
For the first of these Professor Brown recommends the Hare system, and for the second the study of history.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
The Hare system is sometimes advocated for clubs on account of its supposed just principle.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
Ballot Papers Must be Brought Together for Counting.—This is a practical objection to the Hare system, which puts it out of court for large electorates.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
The objection against the Hare system is not so much that it is not suitable to present conditions as that it will speedily bring about altered conditions.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)