Kit Library / Social Studies / Civics & Government
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Vote for candidates, not just parties.
Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a *proportional representation* system where voters rank candidates in order of preference. Instead of voting for one person, you number candidates: 1 for your favorite, 2 for your next choice, and so on. If your top choice is elected or eliminated, your vote t...
↳ STV lets your vote count even if your first choice wins or loses.
Follow the vote transfers step by step.
↳ STV counts votes in rounds, transferring votes to keep them effective.
How many votes guarantee a seat?
This is the Droop quota, the most common formula. A candidate needs just over this many votes to be elected. It ensures that only the required number of candidates can reach the quota.
↳ The quota is the minimum votes needed to win a seat in STV.
The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a proportional representation system where voters rank candidates in order of preference. Counting uses a quota to elect candidates, with surplus votes transferred and low-scoring ca...
~8 min · full explanation, examples & memory tricks in the app
18 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
What is the primary goal of the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system?
BeginnerTo achieve proportional representation in multi-member districts
STV is designed to produce proportional representation, meaning the number of seats a party wins roughly matches its share of the vote, especially in multi-member districts.
In STV, voters rank candidates in order of preference. What does ranking allow?
BeginnerVoters to indicate a backup choice if their first choice is eliminated or has surplus votes
Ranking lets voters show not only their first choice but also subsequent preferences, which are used to transfer votes when a candidate is eliminated or has more votes than needed to win.
What is the 'quota' in STV?
IntermediateThe minimum number of votes a candidate needs to be elected
The quota is the minimum number of votes a candidate must achieve to be elected. It is calculated based on the total valid votes and the number of seats to be filled.
Which of the following is a common formula for calculating the quota in STV?
Intermediate(Total votes) / (Seats + 1) + 1
The Droop quota is commonly used: (Total valid votes) / (Seats + 1) + 1. This ensures that only the required number of candidates can reach the quota.
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