Voting
system
Presentation by
Sangam tiwari
INDEX
Introduction
history
features & background
working model of voting system
advantages of voting system
Limitation of voting system
Conclusion
References
introduction
A voting system is a fundamental component
of democratic societies, enabling citizens to
express their preferences and elect
representatives. It ensures fair and
transparent decision-making by translating
public opinion into political outcomes. Various
methods, such as first-past-the-post or
proportional representation, shape the way
votes influence the formation of governments.
history
Voting systems trace their origins to ancient
Greece, where direct democracy emerged in
the 5th century BCE. Over centuries,
electoral methods evolved, with
representative democracy gaining
prominence. The Magna Carta (1215) and
subsequent reforms shaped early voting
rights. Universal suffrage expanded in the
19th and 20th centuries, enhancing
democratic principles globally.
features and background
Voting systems encompass diverse features,
including proportional representation, first-
past-the-post, and ranked-choice voting.
Influenced by historical developments, they
aim to balance representation and majority
rule. Evolving alongside democratic ideals,
these systems seek to ensure fairness,
accountability, and accurate reflection of
citizens' preferences in the political
landscape.
Working model of voting system
A working model of a voting system involves
a user-friendly interface for casting votes, a
secure backend for data processing, and
mechanisms for result tabulation. It
incorporates features like anonymity,
accuracy, and accessibility to simulate the
functioning of a real-world voting process,
facilitating testing and improvement of
electoral systems.
advantages of voting system
1. Facilitates citizen participation
2. Ensures political representation
3. Fosters accountability
4. Reflects diverse perspectives
5. Upholds democratic principles
6. Encourages peaceful transitions of power
7. Mitigates tyranny of the majority
8. Enhances political legitimacy
9. Promotes civic engagement
10. Enables expression of public will
limitations OF voting system
1. Complexity of Ballot Design
2. Vulnerability to Voter Fraud
3. Difficulty in Representing Diverse Views
4. Potential for Gerrymandering
5. Lack of Direct Citizen Involvement
6. Inherent Bias in Candidate Selection
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, voting systems are essential
for democratic governance, providing a
structured mechanism for citizen
participation. While they have advantages in
representation and accountability, inherent
limitations require ongoing scrutiny and
potential reforms to ensure fair and effective
democratic processes that truly reflect the
will of the people.
references
The American Statistical Association, by-laws, article III.2.
http://www. amstat.org/about/bylaws.cfm.
Chapter 2, rule 13: election of president - opening address.
http://www. europarl.europa.eu/.
The constitution of FSFE, section 6, article 3. http://fsfe.org/
about/legal/Constitution.en.pdf.
