CHAPTER II. The Direct Results of Majority Systems

THE DIRECT RESULTS OF MAJORITY SYSTEMS

The exaggeration of majorities--The disfranchisement of minorities--The under-representation of majorities--A "game of dice"--The importance of boundaries--The "gerrymander"--The modern gerrymander--The "block" vote--The election of the London County Council--The election of aldermen of the London County Council--The election of Representative Peers of Scotland--The Australian Senate--London Borough Councils--Provincial Municipal Councils--Summary.