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词汇 alternative vote
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Definition of alternative vote in English:

alternative vote

noun
  • An electoral system whereby voters rank candidates in order of preference. In the event that one candidate fails to achieve a sufficient majority, the candidate with the fewest number of first-preference rankings is eliminated and these votes redistributed, the process being repeated until one candidate achieves the required majority.

    support for the alternative vote is now very strong
    as modifier the alternative vote system
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Unfortunately the voting system they favour the alternative vote (AV) has serious weaknesses.
    • The alternative vote takes on the considerable strengths of our system and I suggest, builds on it.
    • This afternoon MPs will vote on the third reading of the constitutional renewal and governance bill amended to offer a national referendum on the alternative vote (AV).
    • A debate is under way among ministers, kicking around the alternative vote (AV) system, which allows voters to name their second as well as first choice.
    • There is a case, he concedes, for the alternative vote, a one, two, three listing of candidates in order of preference.
    • The party's approach to the alternative vote will be a test of whether Labour can win real power and whether it deserves to
    • The proposals for electoral reform by the 1998 Jenkins commission combine the Australian system of the alternative vote with a small top-up to ensure greater proportionality.
    • Ministers will this week confirm plans to hold a referendum next year on adopting the alternative vote system for electing MPs.
    • Second preferences on the alternative vote ballot paper are expected to be decisive.
    • The promised referendum on changing to the alternative vote (AV) electoral system must happen, and happen soon.
    • Other proposals include a referendum on adopting the alternative vote system and a free vote on reducing the voting age to 16.
    • Under proportional representation, even with a tame alternative vote system, it would be worth citizens' while to go out and vote for a party closer to their views.
    • Instead of complaining about constituency boundaries, the Conservatives should back a referendum on the alternative vote.
    • "The alternative vote has many attractions, including the fact that you have to get 50 % plus one in that constituency, therefore you have a greater legitimacy," he said.
    • There is a debate raging about whether to hold a referendum on the day of the next election to switch from the current first past the post voting system to the alternative vote.
    • There will be a referendum on introducing the alternative vote system for elections.
    • I believe the alternative vote system will help rebuild the trust and authority given to our elected representatives.

Definition of alternative vote in US English:

alternative vote

(also AV)
noun
  • support for the alternative vote is now very strong
    another term for instant runoff voting
    as modifier the alternative vote system
    Example sentencesExamples
    • "The alternative vote has many attractions, including the fact that you have to get 50 % plus one in that constituency, therefore you have a greater legitimacy," he said.
    • Instead of complaining about constituency boundaries, the Conservatives should back a referendum on the alternative vote.
    • Unfortunately the voting system they favour the alternative vote (AV) has serious weaknesses.
    • A debate is under way among ministers, kicking around the alternative vote (AV) system, which allows voters to name their second as well as first choice.
    • There is a case, he concedes, for the alternative vote, a one, two, three listing of candidates in order of preference.
    • Other proposals include a referendum on adopting the alternative vote system and a free vote on reducing the voting age to 16.
    • There will be a referendum on introducing the alternative vote system for elections.
    • The proposals for electoral reform by the 1998 Jenkins commission combine the Australian system of the alternative vote with a small top-up to ensure greater proportionality.
    • Ministers will this week confirm plans to hold a referendum next year on adopting the alternative vote system for electing MPs.
    • There is a debate raging about whether to hold a referendum on the day of the next election to switch from the current first past the post voting system to the alternative vote.
    • The party's approach to the alternative vote will be a test of whether Labour can win real power and whether it deserves to
    • Under proportional representation, even with a tame alternative vote system, it would be worth citizens' while to go out and vote for a party closer to their views.
    • This afternoon MPs will vote on the third reading of the constitutional renewal and governance bill amended to offer a national referendum on the alternative vote (AV).
    • I believe the alternative vote system will help rebuild the trust and authority given to our elected representatives.
    • The alternative vote takes on the considerable strengths of our system and I suggest, builds on it.
    • The promised referendum on changing to the alternative vote (AV) electoral system must happen, and happen soon.
    • Second preferences on the alternative vote ballot paper are expected to be decisive.
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