The Properties of Simple Vs. Absolute Majority Rule: Cases Where Absences and Abstentions Are Important
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In 2005 not a single MP was returned with active majority support amongst their local citizens. The UK's 'First Past the Post' voting system no longer works – it is the worst
London, June 2008 CPMP/3137/01 Rev 1.1 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON VOTING IN THE FRAMEWORK OF DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF CHMP OPINIONS
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