the Difference Between the AV and STV Electoral Systems

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In conclusion: AV Queer As Folk DVD is a majoritarian system with one MP for each constituency, but differs from First Past the Post in that voters can indicate a preference, rendering "tactical voting" less important. STV Queer As Folk DVD set is a proportional system that seeks to produce an outcome whereby the distribution of seats in Parliament more closely resembles the proportion of votes received in the popular vote.

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