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The image shows a comparison chart between two electoral systems: "First-past-the-post" and "Proportional Representation."
The chart is structured with two columns, with blue arrows pointing from left (First-past-the-post) to right (Proportional Representation), suggesting a progression or improvement.
The left column lists five characteristics of First-past-the-post systems:
- You are told to vote strategically to stop the worst outcome
- Parties with the most in common sling mud at each other
- Only voters in a few swing ridings really matter to the parties
- Millions of voters have no impact on the election result
- A party with a minority of the vote claims a "strong mandate"
The right column lists corresponding advantages of Proportional Representation:
- You can vote for what you believe in and your vote will count
- Parties are motivated to show voters they can work together
- Parties pay attention to every voter, no matter where they live
- Almost every vote counts to shape the next Parliament
- Parties know they will be working together for the common good
The image uses a blue border and blue arrows to guide the reader through the comparison.