Proportional Representation: A Study in Methods of Election

Chapter 6

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PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION

The essential features of a sound electoral method--Constituencies returning several members--Proportional representation of the electors--Experience in Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, German States, France, Holland, Finland, Sweden, Australasia, South Africa, Canada, Oregon, The United Kingdom--The success of proportional representation in practice--An election by miners.