New York City recently (2021) used a ranked choice voting system in a mayoral primary for the first time (background information is here https://news.columbia.edu/news/ranked-choice-voting-nyc. This system is being used, or is being considered for use, https://www.politicopro.com/blog/2020-ranked-choice-voting-explained/as well (more information is here). Describe, in your own words, your understanding of the ranked choice voting system and its current status in US elections (For example: Where is it being used? Where is it being considered for use?). Then, do some more investigating to answer the following: What are the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of ranked choice voting systems? Conclude with your opinion about ranked choice voting, including whether or not you think it should be used in US Presidential and Congressional elections. You should use at least two reputable sources. You may use the links with this assignment here as your sources, or any others of your own choosing.

New York City recently (2021) used a ranked choice voting system in a mayoral primary for the first time (background information is here https://news.columbia.edu/news/ranked-choice-voting-nyc. This system is being used, or is being considered for use, https://www.politicopro.com/blog/2020-ranked-choice-voting-explained/as well (more information is here). Describe, in your own words, your understanding of the ranked choice voting system and its current status in US elections (For example: Where is it being used? Where is it being considered for use?). Then, do some more investigating to answer the following: What are the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of ranked choice voting systems? Conclude with your opinion about ranked choice voting, including whether or not you think it should be used in US Presidential and Congressional elections. You should use at least two reputable sources. You may use the links with this assignment here as your sources, or any others of your own choosing.