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Unveiling the Complexities of Voting Systems: A Comprehensive Quiz
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Which voting system is designed to ensure that the winning candidate has the support of a majority of voters?
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Single transferable vote
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The single transferable vote (STV) system is designed to ensure that the winning candidate has the support of a majority of voters by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are transferred to the next-highest-ranked candidate on each voter's ballot. This process continues until a candidate receives a majority of votes.