CHAPTER XI. Objections to Proportional Representation

OBJECTIONS TO PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION

The question of practicability--The elector's task--The returning officer's task--Time required for counting the votes--Fads and sectional interests--The representation of localities--The member and his constituents--Objections of party agents--Alleged difficulties in the organization of elections--Alleged increase of cost--The accuracy of representation--Summary.