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The Pros And Cons Of The STV System

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The May 17th, 2005 referendum was designed to ask the public if they would like to use the Single Transferable Vote system in British Columbia, or the Single Member Plurality system. Both systems have pros and cons, but in the end, the referendum results showed interest in the SMP system over the STV system. The STV system has a lot of complicated steps that are hard to follow and understand for people that are not educated in politics. It also could create tension between the different MLAs that are being elected in the same riding, especially if they have different views on how to improve and develop their riding. It is most likely similar to the format of a coalition government and how it can involve ideas from different parties and viewpoints.
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