
Which electoral system uses ranked ballots and transfers surplus votes to achieve proportional representation?
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Options:
- First-past-the-post
- Single transferable vote
- Instant-runoff voting
- Mixed-member proportional representation
Correct answer: Single transferable vote
Explanation: The Single Transferable Vote (STV) employs ranked ballots and transfers surplus and eliminated candidates' votes to reach a quota (commonly the Droop quota); this mechanism produces proportional representation in multi-member districts.
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