Unlock the potential of understanding democratic processes with "Voting," a key guide in the Political Science series that explores the significance of voting systems. This book is ideal for anyone interested in mastering the complexities of political science. Why is "Voting" essential? Understanding voting systems is vital for grasping democracy. This book provides insights into various electoral methods, revealing their complexities and implications. Chapters Overviews: 1: Voting: Foundational concepts of voting systems and their role in democracy. 2: Approval Voting: System where voters express support for candidates, compared with other methods. 3: Proportional Representation: Reflects voter diversity in the elected body. 4: Two-Round System: Ensures broad support through a second voting round if needed. 5: Single Transferable Vote: Promotes fair representation by transferring votes based on preferences. 6: Strategic Voting: Casting votes to achieve more favorable outcomes. 7: Condorcet Method: Identifies a candidate winning in head-to-head matches. 8: Cumulative Voting: Voters distribute multiple votes among candidates strategically. 9: Independence of Irrelevant Alternatives: Ensures outcomes aren’t affected by non-viable candidates. 10: Electoral System of Australia: Detailed look at Australia’s voting system and its outcomes. 11: Random Ballot: Theoretical method where outcomes are decided by chance. 12: Open List: Voters influence the order of candidates on a party list. 13: Majority Criterion: Ensures election outcomes reflect majority preferences. 14: BC-STV: British Columbia’s system for proportional representation. 15: Issues Affecting the Single Transferable Vote: Challenges and considerations of the Single Transferable Vote system. 16: Borda Count: Ranked voting system aggregating preferences to determine a winner. 17: Instant-Runoff Voting: Ensures a majority winner through elimination of less popular candidates. 18: Comparison of Hare and Droop Quotas: Methods of determining votes needed for election in proportional systems. 19: Electoral System: Overview of various systems and their impact on democracy. 20: Ranked Voting: Voters rank candidates to influence outcomes. 21: Comparison of Electoral Systems: Comparative analysis of different systems and their effectiveness. By choosing "Voting," you gain a comprehensive resource to deepen your understanding of democratic systems, offering valuable insights beyond the pages.