The Voting System That's Actually Too Good for Politicians to Allow

Why it was recommended

CGP Grey did a great video on STV

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What it covers

CGP Grey explains the Single Transferable Vote, a proportional ranked-ballot system, and why politicians have little incentive to adopt it. It is a short animated explainer. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

CGP Grey

Length

6 min 47 sec

Year

2014

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