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)
Such was the Hare system as propounded by its author.
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)
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 Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
John Stuart Mill.—The great vogue which the Hare system has obtained is to be traced more to the influence of John Stuart Mill than to that of anyone else.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
