POLSCI 1G06 Study Guide - Final Guide: Proportional Representation, Elite Theory, Tactical Voting
9 Sep 2016
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In a 2007 referendum, voters in ontario were given the opportunity to modify the province"s existing electoral system. The alternative electoral system proposed by the citizens" assembly (mixed member proportional) What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative electoral mechanisms (like proportional representation and mixed member. Allows voters to choose an individual candidate based on their merits rather than on their ties to the political party. Gives the winning party a clear majority of seats. Parties with geographically concentrated support may see their influence magnified. Government decisions are more decisive since the majority of seats are given to one party, the decisions will not be watered down by rival parties. Distortion between the votes casted and the electoral outcomes produced (number of seats granted to a party) Parties with support that is spread too thin geographically may see their influence reduced. Tends to produce artificial majorities, voters often practice strategic voting and vote for a party.
