hääletusmeetodi

Hääletusmeetod refers to the specific rules and procedures used to count and tabulate votes in an election or any decision-making process where a group of individuals express their preferences. The choice of a hääletusmeetod can significantly influence the outcome of an election, particularly when there are more than two options or candidates. Different methods are designed to achieve various democratic ideals, such as proportionality, majority rule, or fairness.

Common hääletusmeetodid include simple majority, where the candidate or option receiving the most votes wins. Another is plurality, which is similar to simple majority but can result in a winner without an absolute majority of votes. Proportional representation systems aim to allocate seats or representation in proportion to the votes received by different parties or groups. Ranked-choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, with votes being redistributed if no candidate achieves a majority on the first count. Approval voting allows voters to vote for as many candidates as they approve of, and the candidate with the most approvals wins. The selection of a hääletusmeetod is a crucial aspect of electoral design and is often debated for its impact on voter choice and representation.