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First Past the Post

The simplest voting system: everyone gets one vote, and the option with the most votes wins. Used in many major elections.

Why use it?

  • Extremely simple to understand.
  • Fast to count.
  • Decisive results (usually).

Why it fails

  • Ignores minority preferences entirely.
  • Can lead to tactical voting (not voting for what you actually want).
  • Often results in a 'compromise' that nobody really loves.

Our Verdict

"Quick, but brutal. Often leaves half the group unhappy."

Faster decision making using Random + Filtering.

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