Everything you ever wanted to know about electoral systems but were afraid to ask... The world of electoral systems can be very confusing, not least because there are so many varieties of system, some of which involve complicated counting procedures. The CAER believes that the Single Transferable Vote (STV) is the best system available. STV - Single Transferable Vote Alternative Vote Plus Additional Member System Party Lists First Past the Post Supplementary Vote The Alternative Vote Approval Voting Borda Count The Limited Vote