Hare system
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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
While he was at the University of Tasmania the first election under the Hare system was held, and Professor Brown's opinions are based on the result.
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
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
