Veda Bites are swipeable micro-lessons — each one teaches exactly one
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💡 Key Idea
What is STV?
One vote, many choices, fair results.
Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a proportional representation system where voters rank candidates by preference. Instead of just picking one, you order candidates from favorite to least favorite. If your top choice is eliminated or already has enough votes, your vote transfer...
↳ STV makes every vote count by letting it move to your next choice.
⚙️ Process
How STV Counting Works
Follow the vote transfers step by step.
↳ STV repeats transfer and elimination until every seat is decided.
➗ Formula
The Quota Formula
How many votes do you need to win?
↳ The quota ensures no more winners than seats.
📖 Smart notes
What you'll study, topic by topic
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Single Transferable Vote (STV) Explained
The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a proportional representation electoral system where voters rank candidates by preference. Votes are transferred from surplus or eliminated candidates to ensure every vote helps elec...
STV is a proportional system using multi-member districts.
Voters rank candidates in order of preference.
A quota is calculated to determine the number of votes needed to win a seat.
~8 min · full explanation, examples & memory tricks in the app
❓ Leveled MCQ practice
Try the smart MCQs from this kit
19 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?
Beginner
A To achieve proportional representation in multi-member districtsB To elect a single winner in a plurality contestC To eliminate the need for political partiesD To ensure the candidate with the most first-preference votes wins
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To achieve proportional representation in multi-member districts
STV is designed to produce proportional representation in multi-member districts by electing multiple representatives who reflect the diversity of voter preferences.
In STV, what does a voter do on their ballot?
Beginner
A Rank candidates in order of preferenceB Approve or disapprove each candidateC Choose a party listD Vote for only one candidate
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Rank candidates in order of preference
STV uses a preferential ballot where voters rank candidates (1, 2, 3, etc.) to indicate their order of choice.
What is the 'quota' in STV?
Intermediate
A The maximum number of candidates a voter can rankB The minimum number of votes a candidate needs to be electedC The number of seats in the districtD The total number of valid votes cast
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The minimum number of votes a candidate needs to be elected
The quota is the minimum number of votes required for a candidate to be elected. The most common formula is the Droop quota: (total valid votes / (seats + 1)) + 1.
What happens to surplus votes of an elected candidate in STV?
Intermediate
A They are transferred to remaining candidates according to voters' next preferencesB They are added to the candidate's party's totalC They are used to elect the runner-upD They are discarded
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They are transferred to remaining candidates according to voters' next preferences
Surplus votes (votes above the quota) are transferred to other candidates based on the next available preference on each ballot, ensuring votes are not wasted.
🃏 Flashcards
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18 flashcards in this kit — the app reviews them with
spaced repetition so the right card returns on the right day.
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