1. Canadian Electoral Reform
Canada's current single member plurality electoral system is often described as a "first past the post " system. ... In a mixed-member proportional system, the legislature is divided in half by members elected through SMP and by the party list system. ... The greatest disadvantage of single member plurality is its inhibiting effect on voter turnout. ... Another disadvantage of the single member plurality electoral system is its tendency to hinder national unity. ... Cairns, "given the recurrent problems concerning the status of Quebec in Canadian federalism and the consistent tension in...
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